When it comes to cooking salmon with harissa, the possibilities are endless. Harissa, a spicy North African condiment made from roasted red peppers, chili peppers, and cumin, adds a vibrant kick to this versatile fish. Whether you prefer a simple roasted salmon with a harissa crust, a flavorful harissa-marinated salmon, or a creamy harissa sauce, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll delve into the world of salmon and harissa, providing you with a collection of the best recipes that showcase this delicious combination. From classic preparations to innovative twists, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SHEET-PAN HARISSA SALMON WITH POTATOES AND CITRUS
In this 30-minute recipe, harissa, ginger and orange are combined to create a vibrant, spicy marinade for rich salmon fillets. The potatoes and red onion get a jump-start roasting, while the fish takes a quick dip in the marinade. Then the salmon is added to the sheet pan so everything finishes cooking together. This meal looks impressive right on the pan, so serve it from there and cut down on cleanup. You've got better things to do.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Lay salmon on a plate, and season with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together harissa, ginger, garlic, orange zest and juice. Spoon the mixture over the flesh and sides of the fish, and let marinate at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with parchment paper (or use a nonstick sheet pan). In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes and onion with the olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Arrange them on the sheet pan in 1 layer, leaving 4 spaces for the salmon fillets to be added later. Roast until the potatoes are beginning to brown and are almost cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Add the salmon to the sheet pan skin-side down, and roast until the fish is opaque and cooked through and the potatoes are crisp, about 8 minutes more. Scatter cilantro and scallions over everything, and season with flaky salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 523, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 793 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
BROWN-BUTTER SALMON WITH LEMON AND HARISSA
More put-together than thrown-together, this weeknight salmon gets an upgrade with a tangy and spicy brown butter-harissa sauce. To make it a complete meal, serve the fish with a simple lemony salad and maybe a bowl of grains or roasted or boiled potatoes. This salmon is meant to be enjoyed on the medium-rare side. If you prefer your fish more well done (or if the fillet is especially thick), increase cooking time by a few minutes.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place salmon in a large baking dish skin-side-down and season with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, use a rimmed baking sheet.)
- Heat butter in a small pot or skillet over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until butter foams and browns, about 5 minutes. (The whisking will help release the brown butter bits from the bottom of the pot, and those are the bits you want.)
- Add garlic slices, letting them sizzle and brown in the butter for 30 seconds or so, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot and whisk in harissa. Give it a minute or two to sizzle and toast a bit in the butter mixture. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water to the pot, whisking to incorporate.
- Season the brown butter-harissa sauce with salt and pepper and pour over salmon.
- Place in oven and roast until the salmon is just cooked through, but still nicely pink and medium-rare in the center, 12 to 15 minutes for a whole fillet, or 8 to 10 minutes for individual fillets. (If you prefer your fish well done, cook the whole fillet for 15 to 18 minutes, or individual fillets for 12 to 15 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, toss shallot with 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and dill and toss to coat; drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Once salmon is just cooked through, remove from oven. Use a large serving spoon to scoop large chunks of salmon onto a serving platter or individual plates, leaving the skin behind in the baking dish. (No need to worry if you get smaller chunks too, but try to get the largest pieces you can.) Spoon any remaining brown-butter sauce from the pan over the fish and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with a bit more dill, if you have it. Serve with dilly lettuce alongside, and, if you like, potatoes or toast and aioli.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SLOW-ROASTED SALMON WITH HARISSA
The first time we ran a recipe for slow-cooked salmon poached in olive oil, surrounded by fennel and citrus slices, and casually pulled apart, readers swooned. We swooned! It became an instant, oft-imitated classic. We've riffed on it ourselves, running flavor variations over the years, including this new one. The reason it has become such a staple: The low temp and abundance of olive oil make it nearly impossible to overcook. You'll forget there's any other way.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Seafood Fish Salmon Chile Pepper Lemon
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Whisk oil, harissa, and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour half of harissa oil into a 2.5-qt. baking dish and swirl to coat. Thinly slice a lemon half and remove any seeds; scatter slices in dish.
- Season salmon on all sides with salt and place in dish. Pour remaining harissa oil over salmon, spreading evenly over flesh with a pastry brush or spoon. Roast 15 minutes. Remove from oven and baste fish with harissa oil pooled in dish. Return to oven and continue to roast until flesh flakes apart easily with a spoon but is not quite cooked through, 10-20 minutes longer.
- Use spoon to break up salmon into irregular pieces. Arrange salmon and lemon slices on a platter. Drizzle with any harissa oil left in dish, squeeze remaining lemon half over, and scatter some herbs around.
HARISSA ROAST SALMON WITH LEMON CHICKPEA COUSCOUS
Roast whole sides of salmon with Middle Eastern spices and serve with tangy citrus and currant couscous - perfect for feeding a crowd
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Fish Course, Main course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the onions, fennel, garlic and cumin seeds and fry, stirring frequently, for about 15 mins until the vegetables are soft and golden. Stir in the lemon zest and season. Leave to cool.
- Stir the harissa with the agave or honey. Place a salmon fillet, skinned-side down, on a large sheet of baking parchment and spread with half the harissa mixture. Top evenly with the vegetables, then cover with the other salmon fillet, positioning it so that the thickest end is on top of the thinnest end of the other fillet. Can be made up to this point, covered and chilled the day before.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 with a large baking sheet inside. Brush the salmon with the rest of the harissa mixture, then lift (still on the parchment) onto the hot baking sheet and bake for 30 mins. Remove from the oven and check that the fish is cooked all the way through; if not done to your liking, cook 5 mins more and check again.
- To make the couscous, crumble the stock cube into a large bowl and add the harissa, currants and couscous. Meanwhile, put the chickpeas in a bowl with the lemon juice, oil and seasoning. Just before serving, pour 450ml boiling water over the couscous, stir well, then cover with a plate and leave to soak for 5 mins. Add the lemon zest, parsley and mint (if using) to the chickpeas and stir well, then toss through the hot couscous with the flaked almonds. Serve on a big, warm platter with the salmon (the easiest way to transfer the salmon is to lift it still on the parchment, then slide it on top), with lemon wedges on the side. To serve, cut the salmon in slices, or cut thicker slices and halve to make chunky squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 62 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
SPICY BAKED SALMON RECIPE WITH LIME AND HARISSA
Spicy salmon with harissa sauce is all you need for a light, flavor-packed dinner! Ready in just 15 minutes or so, it's the perfect fish dinner for busy weeknights. I recommend using a center-cut salmon fillet to ensure the entire piece of fish cooks at the same speed. For the sauce, homemade harissa or a quality store-bought one will work. Serve this harissa lime baked salmon with a side of bright veggies like sautéed asparagus or crispy lemon broccoli and grains of your choice.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil with the harissa paste, honey, lime juice, garlic, spices, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk to combine. Set the sauce aside for now.
- Pat the salmon dry and season on both sides with kosher salt, then place it in a lightly oiled 9" x 13" baking pan. If you like, you can pour a little harissa sauce into the center of the baking pan, and then place the salmon on top.
- Spoon the sauce all over the salmon and spread it well.
- Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and place it on the center rack of the heated oven.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until salmon is almost completely cooked through at the thickest part (cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your fish. If your salmon is thinner, check several minutes early to ensure your salmon does not overcook. If your piece is very thick, 1 ½ or more inches, it may take a bit longer.)
- Carefully remove from oven and open foil to uncover the top of the salmon. Place it under the broiler briefly, about 3 minutes or so. Watch closely as it broils to make sure it doesn't over-cook and the garlic does not burn.)
- Remove from the oven and serve with lime wedges to the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Protein 22.8 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Sodium 123.1 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 3.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 9.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HARISSA-HONEY GLAZED ROASTED SALMON RECIPE
I am personally delighted to introduce this month's Secret Ingredient because I grew up on it. Harissa is Moroccan ketchup, a North African chili paste, made from spicy red chilies and garlic. Most commonly sold in tubes, like the popular...
Provided by Kerry Saretsky
Categories Entree
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Rub the salmon with olive oil, and season with salt. Place on a baking sheet with a lip, lined in foil, and broil for 10 minutes in the top third of the oven.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by whisking together the honey and harissa.
- After 10 minutes, the top of the salmon will begin to go golden. Brush most of the honey-harissa glaze over the salmon, reserving a bit to gloss the salmon with later.
- Broil for 5 minutes with the glaze on, basting the glaze back over the salmon once or twice as it cooks. Remove the salmon from the oven, and pour the rest of the glaze over it. Serve right away, with some crusty baguette or fluffy couscous!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 755 mg, Sugar 35 g, Fat 38 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HARISSA SALMON WITH ZESTY COUSCOUS
This no-fuss fish supper is quick enough for midweek, and it's heart-healthy and low calorie too
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Fish Course, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and arrange the salmon in a shallow ovenproof dish. Mix the orange juice with the oil and harissa, then pour over the salmon and bake for 10-12 mins until the fish flakes easily, but is still moist.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous in a pan with the orange zest, 200ml water and a sprinkling of salt. Heat until the water bubbles round the edges of the pan, then cover and turn off the heat. After 5 mins, tip the couscous into a bowl, add the cucumber, onion, parsley and almonds (if using) and toss together ready to serve with the salmon and spicy juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently and carefully. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
- Make sure the harissa is flavorful: Harissa is a spicy North African paste that is made from roasted peppers, chili peppers, cumin, and garlic. It can vary in spiciness, so be sure to taste it before you add it to the dish.
- Serve the salmon with a variety of sides: This could include roasted vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Salmon with harissa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a healthy and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook, this dish is sure to be a success.
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