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Uri Buri's Lemon Turmeric Salmon
An easy, delicious salmon recipe from Chef Uri Jeremias of Uri Buri Restaurant in Acre, Israel.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 4 whole fresh, skin-on salmon fillets, cut about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1/2 cup salted butter, very cold or frozen, plus more for greasing pan
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole large ripe yellow lemon, cut into rounds and then halved (see below)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease the bottom of the baking sheet with a thin layer of butter. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry. Then place them, skin side down, on the buttered baking sheet.
- Slice the lemons into 4 thin rounds, remove any seeds, then slice the rounds in half so that you have 8 halves.
- In a small dish, combine the dried thyme, turmeric and salt. Mix until well combined. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.
- Top each salmon fillet with two of the lemon slices.
- Grate the cold or frozen butter evenly over the top of the salmon fillets. It might feel like a lot of butter at first, but it melts down to create a luscious sauce.Cover the pan with aluminum foil or parchment and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until desired doneness. Cook time will vary based on thickness of the fillet-- cut into the center of the thickest fillet to check doneness.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Spoon over the butter sauce from the tray.
- Serve immediately, topped with the fresh mint if desired.
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Notes
- You will also need: Shallow baking pan, grater, foil or parchment
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
846mg
(24%)
Vitamin A
805IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.