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Spicy Salmon Sweet Potato Skillet

This Spicy Salmon Sweet Potato Skillet recipe features perfectly seasoned and crispy salmon that is a great partner for the sweet potato and milted kale. It’s a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner for you and your family!
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course, one-pan
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten-free, one-pan meal, paleo, Salmon, Skillet Recipe, sweet potato, whole30
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 473kcal

Ingredients

For the Salmon

For the Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

Instructions

  • Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before you’re ready to cook.
  • Using a paper towel, pat each fillet on the top and bottom to dry. This is an important step to prevent the fillets from sticking to the pan.
  • In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything well to combine. Season the salmon fillets and set it aside.
  • In a cast iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and let the pan heat up for a couple minutes.
  • Add the fillets skin-side down to the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes (time will depend on the thickness of the salmon fillet). Do not move the fillet. Wait and leave it be.
  • Flip the fillets and cook for 2 minutes or so.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan. Transfer the fillets to a paper towel-lined plate and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, add onions and cook until onions are soft and golden.
  • Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • 10. Add sweet potato and ¼ cup of water to help to cook it faster. Close the skillet with a lid and cook the sweet potato for 2 minutes*.
  • 11. When the sweet potatoes are cooked, add kale, salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Mix everything well until the kale wilted.
  • 12. Return the salmon to the pan. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't add more than 1/4 cup of water to cook the sweet potato because it may become soggy.
  • HERE is a complete list of salmon recipes for you to try. They are healthy, easy to make, and great as leftovers too.
  • Try to buy salmon fillets that are similar in size so they cook evenly. 
  • For the best sear on the salmon, make sure the pan is hot before adding the salmon to it. 
  • To store: Put leftover salmon, sweet potatoes, and kale into an airtight glass container and keep for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat: Rewarm leftovers in the microwave or enjoy chilled.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g