Almond Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this spiced salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A warm blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder coats the flesh side of each fillet, building layers of flavor before the fish even hits the pan. The skin-side-down technique in a hot skillet locks in moisture while crisping the skin to perfection — no oven, no fuss. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brighten everything up and keep the dish feeling light and vibrant. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a spice blend or sauce. It's naturally free from tree nuts without any substitutions required — just clean, bold cooking that lets the salmon shine.
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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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