Spice Rubbed Salmon(Other Fish)

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp kosher sal
• 2 salmon fillets, 6-8 oz (skin intact, bones removed)
• (I used salmon without skin worked fine.)
• 2 TBS pecan oil (olive oil would work fine too)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the coriander, cumin and fennel and lightly toast, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a mortar and grind with a pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the brown sugar and salt. Place salmon skin-side down on a plate and rub the top of each fillet with the spice mixture. (I used skinless fish and rubbed both sides with mixture). Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375'F. Heat the pecan oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan and sear for 2 minutes. Carefully turn the salmon over and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until the fish is opaque, 5-6 minutes. Serve immediately, makes 2 servings.