Chermoula-Spiced Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Salmon fillets marinated in North African chermoula spices, then baked until flaky, served with a bright lemon-dill sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
2. Step 2: Whisk together cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Rub chermoula mixture evenly over both sides of salmon fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Step 4: Place salmon in a greased baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are opaque and center feels slightly springy.
5. Step 5: While salmon bakes, whisk Greek yogurt, remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dill, and 1 tsp water until smooth.
6. Step 6: Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve immediately with additional dill garnish.