Honey Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Warm, golden, and fragrant with a bold spice blend, this pan-seared salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Turmeric and ginger give the fish a deep, earthy warmth, while cumin and garlic powder round out the flavor with just enough savory punch. A lot of glazed or marinated salmon recipes lean on sweeteners to balance the spice, but this one skips all of that entirely — the olive oil, sea salt, and lemon wedges do all the heavy lifting in the most satisfying way. Cooking the fillets skin-side down in a hot skillet first locks in moisture and builds a seriously crispy crust before a quick flip finishes the job. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and keep the dish feeling light despite all that bold seasoning. It's a clean, vibrant plate that proves you don't need anything sweet to make salmon absolutely sing.
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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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