Nutmeg Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden and fragrant from a bold spice rub, this pan-seared salmon delivers serious flavor with a beautifully crisp skin and tender, flaky flesh underneath. The blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder creates a warm, aromatic crust that makes every bite feel intentional and satisfying. Nutmeg shows up in more spice blends and pre-made seasonings than most people realize, so building your own rub from scratch — like this one — keeps things clean and completely in your control. A screaming-hot skillet does all the heavy lifting here, locking in moisture while the skin crisps up to perfection in just a few minutes. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end cut right through the richness and brighten the whole plate. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes 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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