Spicy Cardamom Salmon (North African Inspired)

Name: Spicy Cardamom Salmon (North African Inspired)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces salmon fillets (2 fillets, 6 ozs each, fresh or thawed); 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons cilantro, fresh (optional)

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Recipe by Tinkerbell

This original recipe was created for the ZWT6 Mixing Pot Challenge, hosted by the Fish & Seafood Forum. Team X-tra Hot Dishes has lived up to it's name and just like the influential flavors of North Africa, we are spicy and energetic with a balance of zesty sweetness mixed in. This easy, yet bold-flavored rub for salmon shows off some of our best qualities!

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

12

ounces salmon fillets (2 fillets, 6 ozs each, fresh or thawed)
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cardamom
¹⁄₄

teaspoon coriander
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried cilantro
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₈

teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₂

teaspoon celery seed
¹⁄₄

teaspoon sea salt
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons lemon zest
1

garlic clove, minced
1

teaspoon olive oil
4

tablespoons cilantro, fresh (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F and liberally spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, in dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (except fresh cilantro) and stir well to form a slightly dry paste.
Gently rub the paste onto the salmon and bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

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