Whole30 Perfectly Seared Salmon

Achieve restaurant-quality results at home with this Whole30 Perfectly Seared Salmon recipe, a quick and healthy dish that’s bursting with flavor! Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets with irresistibly crispy skin, this recipe highlights a simple yet effective seasoning blend of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, the salmon is seared in extra virgin olive oil for a golden crust that locks in moisture and natural flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this dish is Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it alongside your favorite roasted veggies or a crisp salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 whole lemon, sliced into wedges
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.

Step 2

Season both sides of the salmon fillets with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot but not smoking.

Step 4

Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the pan. Use a spatula to lightly press the salmon down so that the skin has full contact with the pan.

Step 5

Cook the salmon without moving it for 5-6 minutes. The salmon should be mostly cooked through and the skin should be crispy.

Step 6

Gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the pan and place it on a serving platter.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Step 9

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Whole30 perfectly seared salmon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(755.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496.4

Total Fat 85.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 415.1mg	0%
Sodium 2710.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 173.2g	0%

Vitamin D 2516.9IU	0%
Calcium 121.9mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2301.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 46.7%

Carbs: 1.4%