Pork Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden from a bold spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic, these pan-seared salmon fillets deliver serious flavor with minimal effort. The skin crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet while the flesh stays tender and flaky inside — the kind of result that looks far more impressive than the technique actually demands. Salmon is a naturally rich, satisfying protein that needs no pork-derived additions to taste indulgent, and every ingredient here is straightforward and clean. The warm, earthy spice crust does all the heavy lifting, while a squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley brighten the whole dish at the end. It's a weeknight dinner that genuinely earns a spot in regular rotation, whether you're cooking for one or plating up for the whole table.
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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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