Oven-Roasted Spiced Salmon
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Author:
Ankita Sankla
Servings
2
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
This spiced salmon is one of the easiest, most flavorful ways to cook fish. The Khalo marinade keeps it juicy and deeply seasoned, while the quick roast-and-broil method gives you a perfect crust — ideal for weeknights and easy to pair with grains or vegetables.
Khalo Recommendation
Best with: Hot Take — bold, warming, great for digesting proteinsAlso works well with: Essential for a more balanced, everyday flavor
How much to use:
Start with 2 tablespoons Khalo. If you want a lighter flavor, use 1–1½ tablespoons. For deeper intensity, add a little more — Khalo should enhance the salmon, not overpower it.
Khalo Tip:
If you’re unsure, start with Essential. If you want more warmth or energy, reach for Hot Take. Cook the greens with Gold Rush
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Khalo (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Optional vegetables (quick-cooking):
- Asparagus, broccoli florets, or green beans
- Extra lemon slices, for finishing
Directions
- Preheat the oven. Set oven to 375°F before you start prepping to save time.
- Prep the salmon. Rinse and pat salmon dry. Remove any pin bones if needed.
Make the marinade. In a small bowl, mix Khalo, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice with a fork or whisk
- Season the salmon. Place salmon on a lined sheet pan. Use a knife to make a few shallow slits across the top. Drizzle the marinade over the salmon and use your hands or a spoon to gently massage it in.
- Add vegetables (optional). Add asparagus or other quick-cooking veggies to the same pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and a little lemon.
- Roast. Bake for 12 minutes, then switch to broil for the last 2 minutes to create a lightly crisp, golden top.
- Finish & serve. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.
Recipe Note
Easy Adaptations & Modifications
Vegetable pairings (best for this dish)
Spring: Asparagus, snap peasSummer: Zucchini, cherry tomatoes (add halfway through)Fall: Broccoli, cauliflower floretsWinter: Green beans, broccolini
Make it heartier
Serve over rice or quinoaAdd a drizzle of olive oil or extra lemon at the end
Make it lighter
Serve with sautéed greensUse Essential instead of Hot Take
No oven?
Pan-sear salmon skin-side down in a cast iron or stainless steel pan for 5-6 min, finish with a lid for 2–3 minutes