Oats Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this spiced salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. A warm blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder coats each fillet before it hits a hot skillet, building a beautifully seasoned crust while the inside stays buttery and tender. The skin crisps up perfectly thanks to a simple technique of leaving the fillets undisturbed in shimmering olive oil — no fussing, no flipping too soon. Bright lemon wedges and a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley finish the dish with a pop of freshness that cuts right through the richness of the fish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain-derived additives, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. It's a clean, confident plate that works just as well for a casual family meal as it does for company.
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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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