Description
This Sweet Sumac Salmon blends the tangy brightness of sumac with a touch of honey for the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory. You can bake it in the oven or air fry it for a crisp, golden finish that’s full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground sumac
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, sumac, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil your air fryer basket.
- Assemble the Dish: Pat salmon fillets dry and brush them evenly with the sumac-honey mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–14 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with a touch of honey or lemon juice before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
- Brush with extra glaze halfway through cooking for deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat.
- Marinate the salmon for 15 minutes for stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sweet Sumac Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon, Oven Baked Salmon, Mediterranean Salmon, Healthy Dinner