Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

24 ounces salmon filets; 4- 6 ounce filets

1 teaspoon paprika

⅓ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon coriander; ground

1 teaspoon cumin; ground

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon lemon juice; freshly squeezed

1 tablespoon cilantro fresh; minced

4 teaspoons olive oil

Nutrition information

Serving size: 6 oz

Calories: 256

Total Fat: 12.0 g

Saturated Fat: 1.8 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4 g

Sodium: 75.6 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 0.9 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g

Sugars: 0.6 g

Protein: 33.9 g

 

Source: Spectrum Health Culinary Medicine and GRCC SICE

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients and equipment.

2. Combine rub ingredients in a food processor and chop finely.

3. Place salmon in a large mixing bowl.

4. Pour the rub over the salmon and mix thoroughly with your hands.

5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Cover the bottom of a sauté pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat.

7. Add the salmon and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

8. You want the salmon slightly pink in the middle. Cook until salmon has reached 145 degrees internal temperature.