Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce is a quick salmon recipe that everyone will love! It’s jam packed with well seasoned flavor and that sauce just makes it sing. This recipe is proof that easy recipes can still be seriously delicious!
Moroccan Salmon Recipe
I really love salmon so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it.
My latest favorite flavors I’ve been experimenting with lately are the Moroccan spices, so it was only fitting to create a salmon recipe with all those enticing flavors.
And yes there’s a generous amount of the spice rub used here, it will seem like a lot but don’t be afraid to use all of it.
Have More Time? Try Fresh Ground Spices.
Someday I’d also love to try it with freshly ground spices but for quick weeknight meals the pre-ground spices are my go-to.
As I’ve mentioned before pan seared salmon is probably my favorite way to cook salmon. You get such a delicious crisp crust around the outsides and a melt-in-your-mouth interior.
A Quick Cooking Dish
And the other best part, when you cook it in a skillet it’s cooks in 6 – 8 minutes. You can’t beat that!
Especially when you finish all of that goodness off with a rich and creamy cilantro and lemon and sauce.
With all the delicious flavor here I have the feeling you’ll be coming back to this salmon recipe again and again!
Ingredients for This Recipe
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- Spices including coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Heavy cream
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Fresh Cilantro
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How to Make this Easy Salmon Recipe
- Let salmon rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper then sprinkle and rub both sides with the spice mixture.
- Cook salmon in skillet about 3 – 4 minutes per side. Plate and top with lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with cilantro.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, cream, zest, juice, garlic and cilantro, season lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing salmon (or gently warm in microwave, you don’t want cold sauce on warm salmon).
What Should I Serve with this Salmon?
I like to pair this salmon with a blend of multi-color veggies.
Here I chopped up 2 small zucchini, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 a medium red onion and tossed with a little olive oil on a sheet pan, then roasted at 425 for 10 minutes.
Then I tossed in a pint of grape tomatoes and 1 Tbsp minced garlic and roasted about 10 minutes longer, until the tomatoes started to burst.
And I also served it with couscous that was cooked in chicken broth, but quinoa would be a good option too.
Tips for this Recipe
- Be sure to cook in a non-stick skillet so salmon doesn’t stick.
- Use a heavy skillet so heat is distributed and holds evenly and salmon cooks evenly.
- Use all the spices listed for the best robust flavor.
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5 from 10 votes Review Recipe
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Rich salmon fillets are generously coated with a fragrant Moroccan spice blend then pan seared to perfection, then they are covered with a bright and creamy lemon and cilantro sauce. Serve with roasted veggies and couscous for a perfect meal!
Servings: 4
Prep10 minutesCook10 minutesReady in: 20 minutes
Ingredients4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets1 1/4 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground paprika1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1 Tbsp olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepperLemon Yogurt Sauce1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt2 Tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream1/4 tsp lemon zest2 tsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp minced fresh garlic1 Tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
InstructionsLet salmon rest at room temperature 10 minutes.Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper then sprinkle and rub both sides with the spice mixture.Cook salmon in skillet about 3 - 4 minutes per side. Plate and top with lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with cilantro.For the sauceIn a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, cream, zest, juice, garlic and cilantro, season lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing salmon (or gently warm in microwave, you don’t want cold sauce on warm salmon).Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 128mg43%Sodium 107mg5%Potassium 1086mg31%Carbohydrates 2g1%Sugar 1g1%Protein 38g76% Vitamin A 360IU7%Vitamin C 2.2mg3%Calcium 66mg7%Iron 2.2mg12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: moroccanKeyword: Moroccan Recipe, salmon recipe Author: Jaclyn
5 from 10 votes
Review Recipe
Nutrition Facts Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 128mg43%Sodium 107mg5%Potassium 1086mg31%Carbohydrates 2g1%Sugar 1g1%Protein 38g76% Vitamin A 360IU7%Vitamin C 2.2mg3%Calcium 66mg7%Iron 2.2mg12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 1086mg31%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 360IU7%
Vitamin C 2.2mg3%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2.2mg12%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: moroccanKeyword: Moroccan Recipe, salmon recipe
Author: Jaclyn
