Lactose Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden from a bold spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic, this pan-seared salmon delivers serious flavor with a beautifully crisp skin and tender, flaky flesh underneath. The warm, earthy spices complement the richness of the fish in a way that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together entirely in a single skillet. Since the whole dish is built on salmon, olive oil, and a handful of pantry spices, there's nothing hidden here that could upset a sensitive stomach — no butter, no cream, no dairy of any kind. Squeezing a lemon wedge over the top right before eating brightens everything up and cuts through the richness perfectly. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that makes the plate look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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