Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Salmon is already one of the most powerful foods you can put on your plate, and this preparation leans hard into that with a spice blend built around turmeric, ginger, and cumin — a trio that reads like a greatest-hits list of inflammation-fighting ingredients. The black pepper isn't just there for heat; it works alongside the turmeric to help your body actually absorb what it's getting, which is a small but meaningful detail. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil brings healthy fats into the mix and helps the skin go perfectly crisp in the pan. The technique is straightforward — press the spice rub into the flesh, let the skin do its thing undisturbed in a hot skillet, and flip only once — so you get a restaurant-quality sear without any fuss. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and keep the dish feeling light rather than heavy. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that genuinely feels like it's doing something good for you, because it is.
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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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