Install Macos from recovery using Bootable USB
Note: These instructions assume that the only internal drive is a SSD.


The procedure given below may seem lengthy, but once completed, you will not have to preform this procedure again. After installing 10.13.3, you will be able to reinstall the current version of macOS directly from Internet Recovery. 


Boot to  Internet Recovery 
Use the Disk Utility app to initialize the SSD for Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
Install 10.7.5.
Boot to 10.7.5.
Download 10.13.3 installer app from the App Store. If this is not possible, then first upgrade to 10.11.6.
Transfer the 10.13.3 installer app to a USB flash drive.
Boot from the flash drive.
Use the Disk Utility app to initialize the SSD for APFS or APFS (Encrypted).
Install 10.13.3
Boot to 10.13.3