Zinc-Rich Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A skin-clearing salmon dish featuring zinc-rich ingredients and bright herbs to combat Whole30-related breakouts. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1.5 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 1 minute).
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden brown, then flip and cook 3 more minutes until opaque halfway through.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
5. Step 5: Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over top, and cook for 1 minute more to infuse flavors.