Cumin-Spiced Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Name: Cumin-Spiced Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 1 tbsp avocado oil

Flaky salmon fillets with a bright herb sauce, ideal for pescatarian diets during reintroduction phases.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Whole30

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/2 tsp cumin
1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels and rub with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over salmon, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 5 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.