Author Notes
This is an amazingly simple, everyday recipe that will make your meal feel like a special occasion. The Spice-rubbed Seared Salmon recipe uses ingredients from your pantry to brighten up the sometimes mundane salmon fillet. I have prepared it multiple times for Valentine's Day, but don't wait for a special occasion to whip it up. —Debra Regan
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon
coriander seeds
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1 teaspoon
fennel seeds
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1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon
firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon
kosher salt
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2 pieces
salmon fillets (6-8 oz each) with skin intact
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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2 pieces
of lemon (optional)
Directions
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Heat fry pan on medium heat. Add coriander, fennel, and cumin seeds and toast 2-3 minutes. Grind spices in spice mill, or use mortar and pestle. Pour into small bowl and add brown sugar and kosher salt to make the rub. Place salmon on a plate and press rub into salmon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 400F. Heat cast iron pan or other oven-proof pan and add olive oil. Heat until smoking, then place salmon skin side down on pan and sear for 4-5 minutes depending on thickness of fillet. Flip salmon gently using tongs (keep skin intact), and place pan in oven. Cook 4-6 minutes until cooked through. You can also prepare this on the grill, cooking 4-5 minutes on each side and omitting the olive oil.
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Serve immediately, with lemon slices, if desired.
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