Sesame Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this skillet salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it requires. A bold spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder coats the flesh side of each fillet, building layers of warm, earthy flavor before the fish even hits the pan. Cooking the salmon skin-side down in shimmering olive oil for several minutes without touching it is the secret to getting that irresistibly crisp skin while keeping the interior tender and flaky. A quick flip finishes the job, and you're left with perfectly cooked fillets that hit 145°F all the way through. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely stress-free option — every single ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden pastes, oils, or sauces that commonly sneak sesame into otherwise simple dishes. Fresh parsley scattered over the top adds a pop of color and brightness, and a squeeze of lemon at the table ties everything together beautifully. It's clean, vibrant, and the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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