This sumac rub is so special when compared to the million different rubs out there and it is insanely simple- only four ingredients. You could eat the fish just with this rub, but I strongly recommend the herb topping it brightens this dish up like no other and is especially great as we enter the Spring season.

You’ll need

For Fish

• 4-5 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice mixed with 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Lemon or lime wedges to serve with salmon

For rub

• ¼ cup sumac
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

For Herb Topping

• ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup basil, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup mint, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil 

To Make:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment and place salmon on sheet skin side down.  Brush both sides of salmon with oil/lime mixture.  Top with sumac rub pretty aggressively.  Cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge for 15-60 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine all the herb topping ingredients in small bowl.
3. Bake fish (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.  Remove from oven and top with herb mixture.  Serve with lemon or lime wedges.  Great with Persian Rice!

 Inspired by Joon: Persian Recipes Made Simple