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Salmon with Harissa

Juicy Slow Roasted Salmon with Harissa

Juicy Slow Roasted Salmon with Harissa is a Moroccan-inspired salmon recipe that combines tender, buttery fish with a smoky, spicy harissa glaze. Slow-roasted at a low temperature, the salmon stays moist and flavorful while absorbing the bold mix of garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili. Ready in under an hour, this easy salmon dish brings restaurant-quality Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen. Pair it with couscous, roasted vegetables, or warm flatbread for a simple yet impressive meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: African
Calories: 149

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp EVOO
  • 2 Tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 10 oz center-cut salmon 1 fillet per person
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • Mixed tender herbs such as parsley, cilantro, dill, and/or chives; for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 135-140°C.
    Mince 1 garlic clove finely or use a garlic press, and combine with 2 tablespoons of harissa paste and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
    Salt the salmon, and then rub the harissa mixture all over it. Thinly slice a lemon half and remove any seeds; scatter slices in dish.
  2. Roast until flesh flakes apart easily with a spoon but is not quite cooked through, about 30-35 minutes
  3. Squeeze remaining lemon half over, and scatter some herbs around, such as basil, or cilantro.

Notes

Cooked it 45 min 1'st time = perfect medium. I think at 35 min should be a perfect mid-rare