Middle Eastern Spiced Salmon

This Middle Eastern salmon recipe combines warm spices, olive oil, garlic, and lemon for a flavorful, aromatic dish. The salmon is marinated with traditional spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric, then baked or grilled to perfection. It’s light, healthy, and perfect with rice, couscous, or fresh salads.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 170g each)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, pomegranate seeds, or tahini (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a grill pan over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the spice mixture over the salmon fillets and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Place salmon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or directly on the grill.
5. Bake or grill for 15–20 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley, pomegranate seeds, or a drizzle of tahini sauce.