Lupin Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden from turmeric and fragrant with ginger, cumin, and garlic, this pan-seared salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. The spice blend is pressed directly onto the flesh side of each fillet, so every bite is deeply seasoned before the fish even hits the pan. Cooking it skin-side down in shimmering olive oil for the first stretch gives you that irresistibly crisp skin while keeping the interior moist and flaky. A quick flip finishes the job, and a scatter of fresh parsley plus a squeeze of lemon brightens the whole plate beautifully. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward — just whole spices, good olive oil, and fresh salmon — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into more processed recipes. It's a clean, vibrant meal that delivers serious flavor without any unnecessary complexity.
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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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