Moroccan Salmon Recipe
Total Time
17 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(14)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 (thick) salmon filets 4- 6 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- pinch cayenne or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil for searing
- Garnish- orange zest
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, sugar and cayenne.
Step 3
Sprinkle over both sides of the salmon.
Step 4
Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet (cast iron) over medium heat. Sear salmon on both sides 2-3 minutes on each side, just until perfectly golden, then place in the warm oven to finish for 5 minutes or to the desired doneness. (Or continue on the stovetop, lowering the heat to low, until cooked to 130F (medium) or desired doneness.
Step 5
Garnish with orange zest!
Step 6
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