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Spicy Turmeric Salmon with Zesty Kale Salad & Blueberry Lemon Syrup Glaze


  • Author: Hannah Carney
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 1 salmon fillet 1x

Description

A fresh & healthy wild salmon dish packed with sweet & spicy flavor! Perfect easy dinner for any occasion. 


Ingredients

Scale
  • wild caught salmon, cut into a 4-5oz fillet
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. lemongrass sriracha 
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • dash of black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp. homemade blueberry syrup 
  • 2 tbsp. zesty kale salad

Instructions

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the sriracha on the side on the salmon fillet without the skin.
  3. Rub in the turmeric, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper on the same side.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil on to the skillet and add the salmon fillet, skin side up.
  5. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until a dark crust forms where the seasonings are.
  6. Flip and pour 1/2 tbsp. of the blueberry syrup over the salmon.
  7. Cook for another 3 minutes before removing from heat. 
  8. Top with the zesty kale salad.
  9. Serve over cauliflower rice (or other side of choice) and use the remainder of the syrup as a dressing to pour over the whole dish! 

Notes

Homemade blueberry syrup recipe can be found by clicking HERE or in the notes above.

Zesty kale salad recipe can be found in the notes above!

  • Category: entrees
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5
  • Fat: 14
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Protein: 40

Keywords: specific carbohydrate diet, healthy dinner, easy salmon recipe, healthy cooking