Turmeric-Glazed Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A vibrant, anti-inflammatory dinner featuring wild-caught salmon with a golden turmeric glaze and bright lemon-dill sauce to support skin health and reduce inflammation. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, fresh turmeric root for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1.5 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh turmeric root
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add salmon skin-side down. Sear for 4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon, add grated turmeric, lemon zest, and coconut aminos to the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the fish.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from pan, then whisk lemon juice and 1 tbsp dill into the pan drippings for 1 minute until slightly emulsified.
5. Step 5: Drizzle sauce over salmon and garnish with remaining dill.