Tree Nut Free Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden and fragrant from a bold spice rub of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic, this pan-seared salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. The skin crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet while the flesh stays tender and flaky inside — a texture combination that's genuinely hard to beat. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brighten the whole dish and cut through the warm, earthy spices in just the right way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to audit labels or worry about hidden nut oils sneaking into your meal. The spice blend does all the heavy lifting, meaning you get deep, layered flavor without a long marinade or complicated technique. This one is equally at home on a busy Tuesday night or plated up for guests who'll assume you spent far more time in the kitchen 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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