Low Sugar Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Warm, golden, and fragrant with earthy spices, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. A blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder coats each fillet in a bold, aromatic crust that crisps beautifully in a hot pan — no marinades, no sauces, nothing hiding any unwanted sweetness. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, fish dishes can be surprisingly tricky thanks to glazes, teriyaki-style sauces, and store-bought spice blends that sneak in cane sugar or honey. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and savory, so you know exactly what you're eating. The technique is simple: start skin-side down and leave it alone until that skin turns irresistibly crisp, then a quick flip finishes the job. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brighten the whole plate without adding a single gram of sugar. It's clean, satisfying, and genuinely delicious — proof that going without doesn't mean going without flavor.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and sea salt until evenly combined.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then press the spice mixture evenly over the flesh side of each fillet.
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