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Baked Spicy Harissa Salmon with Lemon Yogurt

This Baked Spicy Harissa Salmon with Lemon Yogurt is bold, bright, and packed with Mediterranean flavour. High-protein, gluten-free, and heart-healthy, it’s a quick oven-baked fish recipe finished with a cool lemon yogurt drizzle.
Servings: 4
Calories: 137.3kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon about 5–6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • Pinch salt

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small mixing bowls
  • Zester or microplane

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, harissa paste, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ tbsp harissa paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spoon the harissa mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
    4 fillets salmon
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • While the salmon bakes, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and a pinch of salt to make the yogurt drizzle.
    ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp parsley, Pinch salt
  • Serve the salmon with a spoonful of the lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
    Fresh parsley or cilantro, Lemon wedges

Cooking Tips

  • Room Temperature Fish: Let salmon sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking.
  • Even Thickness: Choose fillets with similar thickness so they cook at the same rate.
  • Harissa Control: Adjust the amount of harissa depending on spice preference and brand heat level.
  • Moist Texture: Avoid overbaking; salmon should flake easily but remain slightly moist in the centre.
  • Flavour Boost: Extra lemon zest added just before serving brightens the dish.
  • Crispy Finish: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if you want a lightly caramelized top.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Spicy Harissa Salmon with Lemon Yogurt
Serving Size
 
1 fillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
137.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.4
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.4
g
9
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Cholesterol
 
20.7
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
391.7
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
251.2
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1.8
g
2
%
Protein
 
9.9
g
20
%
Vitamin C
 
5.9
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
38.8
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
Magnesium
 
15.3
mg
4
%
Zinc
 
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.