Spicy Cardamom Salmon North African Inspired Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH NORTH AFRICAN FLAVORS

Steps:

• Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for sauce; cover and refrigerate for use atop fish after cooked.
• Place salmon fillets in a large sealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining herb mixture, seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag over once.
• Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack by placing oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack.
• Remove the salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess. Grill the salmon until browned and opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• To serve, top each piece with a dollop of the reserved sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

3-INGREDIENT MAPLE-CARDAMOM SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F. Whisk oil, maple syrup, and cardamom in a small bowl. Place salmon in a large baking dish and brush with cardamom syrup on all sides. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Season each side of salmon with 1 tsp. salt. Bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center, 22-25 minutes (if you prefer salmon more well done, cook an additional 5 minutes).
• Flake salmon into large pieces and arrange on a platter. Top with dill, if using.

SPICY BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Combine all seasoning ingredients and spread over the surface of the salmon.
• Bake (skin side down) in a 350 oven for 20 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
• If you're grilling it, do so over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
• Do not turn the salmon over.

SPICY SALMON WITH WARM MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine maple syrup, soy sauce and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
• Combine garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ginger, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Gently pat seasoning onto both sides of salmon.
• Roast salmon on a baking sheet coated with olive oil for 10 minutes. Drizzle a little glaze over each salmon filet and return to oven to roast for an additional 2 minutes (or until fish flakes easily when forked).
• Serve with remaining warm maple glaze drizzled atop salmon.

SHORTCUT SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Preheat a large, deep skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. When shimmering, add onions and garlic, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and just beginning to turn golden on the edges, about 12 minutes. Do not brown.
• Push onions to the edges of skillet and add one tablespoon olive oil to the center. Add harissa paste to olive oil. Saute until fragrant and caramelized, about 3 minutes, stirring to incorporate the onion and garlic mixture. Add tomatoes and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to low. Gently crack eggs into tomato sauce, forming a small well with a spoon for each egg to land. Season tops of eggs with salt and pepper, cover skillet, and cook until eggs are just set, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat (eggs will continue to cook in the sauce), and top with feta, cilantro, and a final drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately, with toasted rustic bread on the side.