Whole 30 Turmeric Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
Golden from a bold spice blend of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and garlic powder, this pan-seared salmon delivers serious flavor with nothing but clean, compliant ingredients. The skin crisps up beautifully in extra-virgin olive oil while the flesh stays tender and flaky inside — the kind of result that feels restaurant-worthy on a weeknight. Finishing with fresh parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon lifts the whole dish and keeps every bite feeling light and vibrant. Because every single ingredient here is naturally compliant, there's no label-reading or substitution stress — just straightforward cooking with real food. The technique is simple: dry the fillets, press on the spice rub, and let the hot skillet do the work undisturbed until that gorgeous crust forms. It's the kind of protein-forward dinner that fits the reset without ever feeling like a compromise.
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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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