Baked Lemon-Cumin Fish Fillets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Flaky fish fillets with a bright lemon-cumin crust, baked to perfection with a hint of paprika. This Algerian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zest only lemon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1, thinly sliced lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
4. Step 4: Arrange 1 lemon, thinly sliced, on top of the salmon fillets.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley before serving.