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Slow Roasted Shawarma-Spiced Salmon

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Tender, moist salmon slow roasted with a bold Middle Eastern shawarma spice blend. Elegant yet easy, this dish pairs perfectly with flatbread, rice, fresh veggies, and creamy yogurt or tahini.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons sweet or hot smoked paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons ground sumac

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (3-pound) center-cut salmon fillet, skin removed

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 to 4 tablespoons shawarma spice mix

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Flatbread or pita, rice, sliced cucumbers and radishes, yogurt and/or tahini, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix all the shawarma spices together. Store any extra in an airtight container.
  3. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Rub the salmon with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Sprinkle 2 to 4 tablespoons of the shawarma spice mix evenly over the salmon, pressing lightly to adhere.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and scatter sliced red onions around the salmon.
  7. Roast in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist in the center.
  8. Serve warm with flatbread or pita, rice, sliced cucumbers and radishes, and a dollop of yogurt or tahini.

Notes

Swap salmon for trout or arctic char.

Try chicken thighs for a poultry version.

Add roasted vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, or zucchini to the pan.

Make it spicier by increasing cayenne or red pepper flakes.

Finish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for tanginess.

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently in a low oven.

Avoid microwaving to prevent drying out.

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