Are you longing for something that can turn your daily kitchen routine into a fun adventure? Well, if that’s the case, then this Middle Eastern Inspired Baked Salmon will make your life easier!
Baked salmon with garlic, lemon, and herbs is one of the best, healthiest recipes I’ve ever made and it turns out perfect every time! Featuring Middle Eastern flavors, this delicious baked salmon dish is a great choice for busy nights or memorable parties.
With a crispy surface and soft, flaky center, this salmon is incredibly simple to make and it only requires 30 minutes to prepare and cook.
A Juicy, Colorful Plate!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
This herb-laden and healthy Middle Eastern Inspired Baked Salmon is ideal for impressing guests, or even for a quick and easy weekday supper.
Using only a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful and delicate baked salmon that complements a wide variety of dishes.
Every bite of this salmon is as tasty as the last. You can serve it with basmati rice, roasted vegetables, or even on top of a salad!
It’s a quick and easy dinner that is also nutritious.
The taste of the Middle Eastern marinade on this Fresh Salmon is incredible!
Salmon: Why Your Body Will Love It?
Salmon is an excellent supply of animal protein, an almost perfect source of omega-3s, which are also included in most fish oil capsules, and a good source of protein, vitamin B, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants.
It has fewer calories and saturated fats than many other red meat alternatives, and it has no carbohydrates, fiber, or sugar.
Baked Salmon Like No Other!
The Best Sauces To Pair With Baked Salmon
The world is full of sophisticated sauce recipes that are easy to make, and sometimes a good combination of flavors is all you need to turn your homemade salmon into a restaurant-quality masterpiece. And the best part about these sauces is how simple they are to make! So I will put you on some of the best sauces to pair with your salmon.
If you prefer your sauce to be on the sweeter side, then honey garlic glaze is your way to go. For this sauce, you will need garlic, butter, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, a dash of ginger, and a dash of cayenne pepper. All you have to do is first, sauté the garlic in butter, then add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
If you prefer a sauce with a spicy kick, then you should try this Honey mustard sauce. Only four ingredients are required: honey, Dijon mustard, pepper flakes, and orange juice. Just mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl and chill while the salmon cooks. Then pour it over the heated fish and let it do its thing!
For a fresh yet creamy sauce, you could go for a creamy cilantro lime sauce. All you need is olive oil, avocado, water, green onion, cilantro leaves, garlic, lime juice, salt, and sour cream. Add them to a food processor and blend until smooth and there you go!
Beyond the Boundaries of Taste
Useful Tips and Tricks For the Best Baked Salmon
Before adding the seasoning to the salmon fillets, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Fresh salmon with brown spots or bruises should be avoided.
If you buy frozen or pre-packaged salmon, be sure the packaging is tightly packed and not cracked or open in any way.
If the salmon skin is left on, it can act as a natural barrier between the salmon and the heat source or dish, helping to maintain the moisture in the salmon.
Cooking oven-baked salmon at too high or too low temperature may cause it to dry out. You may keep the salmon wet by covering it as it cooks.
Healthy Combination of Love
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As a piece of salmon bakes, it turns from red to pink. You can test for doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the fish with a knife. It should still be slightly translucent in the center and beginning to flake.
Fresh salmon will give you the best taste and texture, but if all you have are frozen salmon fillets, these will work too. First, if you have time, you can thaw them in the refrigerator for 12–24 hours. If not, you can add them to the air fryer as they are, without the seasoning at 360 degrees F for about 4-5 minutes. Take the salmon fillets out, season them, and put them back in until they are cooked thoroughly.
Although salmon fillet is best freshly cooked, leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days. To reheat oven-baked salmon, warm it on low heat and add a splash of water too for added moisture.
One of the greatest methods for cooking salmon fillets is pan-frying or pan-searing. It’s quick and simple, and it gives the fish the perfect crispy, crunchy skin.
Start by Squeezing Some Lemon!
What Ingredients Will You Need to Make This Baked Salmon?
Making this gourmet baked salmon requires a few affordable ingredients, as follows:
Salmon fillet
Colored bell pepper
Red pepper paste
Red or yellow onion
Garlic
Parsley
Lemon
Olive oil
7 spice
Coriander powder
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Salt
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Turmeric
Can You Smell How Delicious It Seems?
How to Prepare the Middle Eastern Inspired Baked Salmon?
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a large baking pan.
Then, add all the spices, parsley, olive oil, bell pepper, garlic, pepper paste, onion, and lemon juice into a food processor.
Now, process them until chunky.
Finally, bake at 400 degrees F for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1–2 minutes if desired.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with sauce and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
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Middle Eastern Vermicelli Rice (Ruz Bil Shi’iriya)
Tabbouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh)
Mushabak Halabi (Middle Eastern Churros)
Authentic Palestinian Musakhan Recipe
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Middle Eastern Inspired Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet cut into 4 pieces
- 1 large colored bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons red pepper paste
- ½ large red or yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- ½ bunch parsley
- 1 lemon's juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon 7 spices
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan.
- Add all the spices,parsley, olive oil, bell pepper, garlic, pepper paste, onion, and lemon juice into a food processor.
- Process them until chunky.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1–2 minutes if desired.
Notes
- Before applying the seasoning to the salmon fillets, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Fresh salmon with brown spots or bruises should be avoided.
- If you buy frozen or pre-packaged salmon, be sure the packaging is tightly packed and not cracked or open in any way.
- If the salmon skin is left on, it can act as a natural barrier between the salmon and the heat source or dish, helping to maintain the moisture in the salmon.
- Cooking oven-baked salmon at too high or too low a temperature may cause it to dry out. You may keep the salmon wet by covering it as it cooks.
Love salmon – and this recipe is full of flavour!
I have never tried salmon middle eastern style but I will say this was full of flavor and was delicious. I made according to the recipe and I feel like there was a lot of sauce left, next time I know I can use more salmon.
I made this with a white fish since i don’t like salmon and wow i was honestly surprised how good it tastes making it again for sure.
We eat salmon often, and this is a recipe I will definitely be adding to the rotation!
This is the best salmon recipe! I wanted to try to make salmon the way my Palestinian mother in law does and this is it!