Description
This Spicy Oven Baked Moroccan Salmon recipe offers a delicious, easy-to-make dinner featuring tender salmon fillets coated with a fragrant Moroccan spice blend including cumin, paprika, coriander, and cinnamon. Baked to flaky perfection with garlic, lemon, and a hint of chili, this dish pairs beautifully with couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables for a flavorful and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
Spice Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Make Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, chili powder, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Coat Salmon: Generously brush the spice mixture over each salmon fillet, ensuring that every piece is well coated with the flavorful blend.
- Add Lemon Slices: Place thin lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet for added brightness and aroma during baking.
- Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, being careful not to overcook.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.
- This salmon pairs well with couscous, quinoa, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- To maintain a tender texture, avoid overbaking the salmon as it can dry out quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
