Spice crusted salmon with green herb dressing

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Toasted cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon Toasted cardamon, ground
1 tablespoon Ginger blanched and diced
1 teaspoon White peppercorns, ground
1 tablespoon Cracked coriander seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Salmon steaks or fillets (6oz ea)
2 tablespoons Olive oil
½ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
1 Green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Basil, chopped
1 tablespoon Mint leaves
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
1 Garlic clove(s) pref roasted
1 teaspoon Toasted cumin seeds
1 pinch Cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

GREEN HERB DRESSING

To make the green herb dressing: combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend to mix. Taste for seasoning, pour into a bowl and chill until needed.

Preheat oven to 450F. In a shallow plate, combine the cumin, cardamon, ginger, white peppercorns, coriander, salt and pepper; stir to mix well. Press one side of the salmon into the spice mixture firmly so the spices will stick.

Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof non-stick skillet. Add the salmon, spice side down, and cook over medium-high heat until the spices are aromatic and the crust is lightly colored. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 3 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue baking until just opaque through, about 2 minutes longer.

Arrange salmon on individual plates, spoon the herb dressing over and serve.

Simply Seafood Spring 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 06-08-95

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