Turkish-Style Marinated Salmon with Savory Spices, Garlic, and Herbs

Directions

1. Marinate the salmon:In a medium mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, red pepper paste, oregano, smoked paprika, Aleppo pepper, cumin, lemon juice, and garlic. Pat the salmon dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Place in a dish big enough to house it, then rub the marinade into the flesh of the fish. Cover and place in the fridge overnight, or at least 6 hours.
2. Get ready to bake:Remove the salmon from the fridge and preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with a large piece of foil, long enough to fold over salmon.
3. Bake the salmon:When your oven is hot, gently place the marinated salmon on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and fold the foil over to cover the salmon, tenting to make sure it is not touching the fish (if you didn’t give yourself enough foil, just use a second sheet). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until salmon is almost completely cooked through at the thickest part (see note).
4. Broil the salmon:Carefully remove the salmon from the oven and open foil to expose the top. Turn your broiler to high, then place the fish under the broiler briefly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely as it broils to make sure it doesn’t overcook or burn.
5. Garnish and serve:place the salmon on a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and serve.