Recipe: Ghee-Seared Salmon with Turmeric and Black PepperDescription: A flavorful dish featuring ghee-seared salmon seasoned with turmeric and black pepper, accompanied by ghee-roasted vegetables and fluffy quinoa.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 45Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 piece salmon fillets, 4 tablespoon ghee, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup quinoa, 200 g baby carrots, 300 g baby potatoes, 1 teaspoon saltInstructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside. In a large bowl, combine baby carrots and baby potatoes. Add 2 tablespoons of melted ghee, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown. In a small bowl, mix turmeric and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the salmon with the spice mixture and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve the seared salmon fillets over a bed of quinoa, with roasted vegetables on the side.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: seafood, gluten-free, main courseThis Ghee-Seared Salmon with Turmeric and Black Pepper recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 45 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
seafood
gluten-free
main course

Ghee-Seared Salmon with Turmeric and Black Pepper

A flavorful dish featuring ghee-seared salmon seasoned with turmeric and black pepper, accompanied by ghee-roasted vegetables and fluffy quinoa.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
September 16, 2025
Ghee-Seared Salmon with Turmeric and Black Pepper - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 piecessalmon fillets

each about 150 g

4 tablespoonsghee

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1 teaspoonturmeric
1 teaspoonblack pepper
1 cupquinoa
0.4 poundsbaby carrots
0.7 poundsbaby potatoes
1 teaspoonsalt

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Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

2

Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

3

In a large bowl, combine baby carrots and baby potatoes. Add 2 tablespoons of melted ghee, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat.

4

Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.

5

In a small bowl, mix turmeric and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the salmon with the spice mixture and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

6

Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

7

Serve the seared salmon fillets over a bed of quinoa, with roasted vegetables on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
345
Calories
20.2g
Fat
29.8g
Carbs
12.6g
Protein
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