Shellfish Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden from a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic, this pan-seared salmon delivers serious flavor with a beautifully crisp skin and tender, flaky interior. The technique is straightforward — a hot skillet, a little patience, and you get restaurant-quality results without any fuss. Finishing with fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon lifts the whole dish and balances the earthy depth of the spices. For anyone navigating shellfish allergies, salmon is a naturally safe and satisfying protein that brings plenty of richness to the table without any cross-contamination concerns from crustaceans or mollusks. The spice rub comes together in one small bowl, and the entire cook happens in a single skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner. It's the kind of weeknight meal that feels special enough for company but easy enough to pull off on a Tuesday.
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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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