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Harissa salmon fresh out of the oven garnished with lemon slices.
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Harissa Salmon Recipe

This baked harissa salmon recipe is spread with a sweet and spicy honey-harissa glaze for a quick and easy dinner you can make in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Dinner, Seafood
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons harissa homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ lbs salmon filet skin on or off*
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Into a bowl, place harissa, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary. Set it aside.
    Person making the harissa sauce for the salmon.
  • Pat-dry the salmon on both sides using a few sheets of parchment paper. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread the harissa mixture evenly on the salmon, ensuring that all the top and sides are fully covered. There is no need to spread harissa at the bottom. Top it off with a few slices of lemon.
    Photos showing the salmon being prepared for baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until your salmon registers between 125 to 135 °F.
    Photos showing harissa salmon before and after it is baked.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve it with lemon slices/wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Salmon: I prefer using wild Alaskan salmon (such as Sockeye Salmon or King Salmon) in most of my salmon recipes, and this one is no exception. However, you can use any salmon you can get your hands on. If it is thawed, be sure to fully thaw it before spreading it with harissa. Also, keep in mind that the baking time could change based on the thickness of your salmon.
  • A Whole filet or slices? Both would work. I usually shop for salmon in Costco, and they sell it as a filet. However, sliced salmon can also be used. 
  • Skin on or off: Both would work.
  • Storage: While this dish tastes best fresh out of the oven leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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