Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Herb Salmon
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
For the pan sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of each fillet.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque about halfway up the sides and the underside is deep golden and releases cleanly from the pan.
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