Za’atar Crusted Salmon – A Middle Eastern Delicacy

Elevate your dinner with this bold and flavorful **Za’atar Crusted Salmon**—a delicious fusion of Middle Eastern spices and tender, flaky salmon! 🐟🌿 This recipe combines the earthy, tangy flavor of za’atar with olive oil, lemon, and garlic for a simple yet stunning dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

In this video, I’ll show you how to prepare **perfectly baked salmon with a crispy za’atar crust**—ideal for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or impressing your guests with something unique and healthy.

👉 **Ingredients:**
– Fresh salmon fillets
– Za’atar spice blend
– Olive oil
– Garlic (minced)
– Lemon juice & zest
– Salt & pepper
– Optional: tahini drizzle or yogurt sauce for serving

👉 **Steps:**
1. **Prepare the Marinade:** Mix olive oil, lemon, garlic, and za’atar.
2. **Coat the Salmon:** Generously crust each fillet with the flavorful mix.
3. **Bake or Pan-Sear:** Cook until the salmon is flaky and the crust is golden.
4. **Serve & Garnish:** Drizzle with extra lemon or tahini and pair with your favorite sides!

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to make zatar crusted salmon gather salmon fililelets zatar spice blend olive oil honey garlic lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper and fresh parsley preheat your oven to 400° F for ease of cleanup line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels in a separate vessel create an emulsified paste by combining olive oil honey minced garlic lemon zest salt and pepper position the salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared baking sheet coat the top and sides of each fillet using a brush with the prepared olive oil mixture generously distribute the zatar spice blend evenly over the surface of each salmon fillet gently press the zatar into the fish to form a cohesive crust allow the seasoned salmon to rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes drizzle a modest amount of additional olive oil over each fillet transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes the precise duration will depend on the thickness of the fillets and the desired level of doneness assess dness by checking for easy flaking with a fork while ensuring the center remains moist and slightly translucent for a medium finish upon removal from the oven allow the salmon to rest for two to three minutes before serving a link to the full recipe is in the first comment