Seared Salmon With Moroccan Spice Crust Recipes

COLD ROASTED MOROCCAN SPICED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, allspice, and sugar; set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse the salmon with cold water and pat dry. Lightly sprinkle the skin with the spice mix, then place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix evenly over the salmon. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Sprinkle the salmon with lime juice and roast in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The salmon will still be rare when removed from the oven, but will continue to cook as it rests. After 15 minutes, wrap the fish tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

SALMON WITH A MOROCCAN SPICE CRUST (WW)

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover onions and bring to a boil. Add onions and simmer covered for 3-5 minutes.Drain. When cool enough to handle cut off the roots and peel away the tough skins.
• In a nonstick skillet over medium low heat melt butter and then add the onions, cook stirring often until golden brown (15 minutes). Stir in sugar and cook s tiring until onions are glazed (5 minutes). Add salt and pepper and keep warm.
• In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle combine the spices (coriander -peppercorns) and grind spices until coarsely ground. Rub both sides of the salmon with the spice mixture.
• Spray a nonstick skillet with Pam and set over high heat. Add salmon and cook turning once until fish is browned on the outside and opaque in the center (3-5 minutes per side).
• Divide and arrange the lentils on each of 4 plates. Place salmon in the middle of the lentils and garnish with the glazed onions and frisee.