Gluten Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden, fragrant, and packed with bold spice, this pan-seared salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A simple blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder gets pressed directly onto the flesh, building a deeply aromatic crust that crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet. The skin goes on first and stays undisturbed long enough to turn genuinely crispy — one of those small techniques that makes a huge difference in the final result. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out; it's just clean, straightforward cooking. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley at the end cut through the richness and brighten the whole plate. Whether you're cooking for one dietary need or just want a fast, satisfying meal, this one delivers on every front.
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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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