Dinner

Green Harissa Salmon

Wild salmon fillet bakes until its flesh turns silky and tender, while the green harissa and lemon zest form a vibrant, spicy crust that finishes with a touch of caramelized sweetness from raw sugar.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Green Harissa Salmon
Total
31 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
176
Protein
29g
Carbs
1g
Fat
6g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
1g
Sodium
435mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb wild salmon fillet (skin on)
  • 2 tbsp Mina green spicy harissa
  • zest of 1/2 lemon plus 4 wedges, for serving
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp raw sugar

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil and heat oven to 400F.
  2. Cut salmon in 4 pieces and season with kosher salt.
  3. Spread harissa over the top of the filet and sprinkle with lemon zest.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just opaque. Remove salmon from oven and set to broil.
  5. Sprinkle sugar on top of fillet and return to oven for an additional 2 - 4 minutes until beginning to brown at edges and caramelize on top.
  6. Sprinkle with additional zest, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.