Best Spice Crusted Salmon Recipes

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH GINGER-CILANTRO YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place fennel seeds and coriander seeds in heavyduty plastic bag. Using mallet, crush seeds. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper, and seeds.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, seed side down. Cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Turn over. Cook until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons lime juice. Place fillets on plates. Top with sauce; serve with lime wedges.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH SAUTéED POTATOES & SPINACH

Steps:

• Start by toasting the fennel, coriander and mustard seeds in a dry frying pan on a low heat, about 8-10 mins. Once you start to smell the rich aromas of the spices, you know they have cooked through. If they start to smoke, the spices will taste bitter and it would be better to start again. Once toasted, roughly crush using a pestle and mortar, or wrap the spices in a tea towel and crush with the base of a small saucepan. Stir in a pinch of black pepper.
• Scrape the skin sides of the salmon with a knife to get rid of any remaining scales, and scrape off as much of the film of moisture you sometimes get (this helps to get the skin crisp). Slash the skin 3 times, about 3cm in length, to stop it shrinking during cooking.
• Tip the spice mix onto a plate, lay the fish on it, skin-side up, so that the spices cover the underside of the fish. You can do this a few hrs ahead to help infuse the fish with the spices. You can also start the sauce ahead - put the finely chopped shallots in a pan with the vinegar, fish stock and saffron. Bring to the boil, then reduce by two-thirds. Set aside.
• Put the potatoes in a pan and cover with salted water. Bring to the boil and boil for 1-2 mins only, then drain. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the turmeric and chilli powder, if using. Toss the potatoes in the spiced oil, then cook for 5 mins without stirring. Shake the pan and cook for 5-10 mins more, or until the potatoes are cooked through. Season and keep warm.
• When ready to cook the salmon, rub the skin sides with some oil, then fry in a pan (skin-sides down) on a medium heat with a little bit more oil, pressing down lightly on the fish for a few secs when it first goes in the pan. Don't touch the fish or move the pan for about 5-6 mins - this ensures you get beautiful crisp skin. When the edges start to look golden, turn the fish over and cook for 1 more min.
• While the fish is cooking, cook the spinach in a large pan of boiling water for 2 mins. Drain, then squeeze out the excess water. Return to the pan and stir in the butter. This will form a simple emulsion, which will prevent water running out over the plate. Season.
• To finish the sauce, warm the pan of reduced mixture until hot. Take off the heat, then whisk in all the butter, reserving 2-3 cubes. Once the butter is amalgamated, stir in remaining cubes. Season with pepper and use immediately.
• Place a spoonful of spinach in the middle of each plate, then lay the salmon on top. Scatter some potatoes and pour some sauce around the fish. Sprinkle a few sea salt flakes over the fish and serve.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH GINGER-CILANTRO YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, cilantro, 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp oil, ginger and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place fennel seeds and coriander seeds in heavy-duty plastic bag. Using mallet, crush seeds.
• Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper, and seeds.
• Heat 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, seed side down. Cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Turn over. Cook until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Drizzle with 2 tsp lime juice.
• Place fillets on plates. Top with sauce; serve with lime wedges.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH COUSCOUS SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue grill to medium.
• Put lemon pepper, dried coriander and paprika in a small bowl and mix and then rub the mix over each side of the salmon fillets and set aside.
• COUSCOUS SALAD - Put couscous in a small heatproof bowl and heat the orange juice in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot and then pour over the couscous and stir to combine and then cover the bowl and set aside for 3 to 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and then using a fork, fluff up the grains.
• Add fresh coriander, cucumber, tomato, radish and lemon zest.
• Put the lemon juice, oil and paprika in a small bowl and whisk to combine and then add lemon juice mixture to the couscous mixture and toss to combine and then set aside.
• Spray salmon fillets on each side cooking spray and put on the barbecue and cook on each side for 2 1/2 minutes for medium, or until cooked to your liking and then transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 2 minutes to rest.
• Put a salmon fillet on each plate to serve, accompanied with the couscous salad.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON STEAKS WITH HOISIN-ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Combine dry spices for the rub, lghtly coat both side of each salmon steak with the sesame oil, and then dust with the spice rub and press with fingers to evenly distribute. Chill while preparing marinade. Combine marinade/glaze ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil, reducing slightly to thicken. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. When cooled, brush both sides of fish and reserve the rest for brushing during cooking and serving as a sauce. Broil the fish for 8-10 minutes total, depending on thickness, turning once, and brushing it with the marinade at a couple of intervals. Heat the remaining marinade to use as a sauce for serving. A garnish of slivered scallions makes a nice finishing touch.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH GINGER-CILANTRO YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, cilantro, 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp oil, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Place fennel seeds and coriander seed in heavy duty plastic bag. Using mallet, crush seeds. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper and seeds. Heat 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add fillets seed side down. Cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Turn over. Cook until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tsp lime juice. Place fillets on plates, top with sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICE CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Spread the spice mix on a plate and stir to mix.
• Toss egg mixture together.
• Dip the salmon fillets in the egg mixture and then in the spices.
• Heat enough olive oil to coat bottom of a large pan until the olive oil begins to ripple. Cook the salmon 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat (about 8 minutes per inch of thickness).
• Remove salmon to a serving dish and kept warm. Discard the oil, add the balsamic to the pan.
• Swirl around over high heat to pick up the salmon flavors. Reduce the liquid by half. On low heat, add the honey, butter and swirl. The consistency of the sauce should thicken slightly. Don't boil it. When the honey and butter is completely mixed, add in the chopped dill and pour over the salmon. Or pour on plate and place salmon on glaze. Garnish with nuts. Serve immediately.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. To prepare sauce, spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Add sour cream and next 8 ingredients (sour cream through 1/4 teaspoon salt). Cover and chill. To prepare salmon, place fennel, coriander, and cumin in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Combine spice mixture, breadcrumbs, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge skinned side of salmon in spice mixture. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add half of salmon, crust side down; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer salmon, crust side up, to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Repeat procedure with remaining salmon. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 4 teaspoons sauce) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 308(40% from fat); FAT 13.7g (sat 3.2g,mono 5.9g,poly 3.2g); PROTEIN 38.1g; CHOLESTEROL 88mg; CALCIUM 86mg; SODIUM 643mg; FIBER 0.8g; IRON 1.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 6.1g

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• •Mix yogurt, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place fennel seeds and coriander seeds in heavy-duty plastic bag. Using mallet, crush seeds. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper, and seeds. •Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, seed side down. Cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Turn over. Cook until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons lime juice. Place fillets on plates. Top with sauce; serve with lime wedges.

SPICE CRUSTED SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine spice mixture ingredients in a small bowl. Moisten both sides of salmon with a bit of EVOO, and press the spices on both sides to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill or broil. Grill on hot grill for 10-12 minutes, to desired doneness, or broil for same amount of time, turning halfway through the process.

SPICE-CRUSTED SALMON WITH CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400
• To Prepare Sauce:
• spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
• Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Add sour cream and next 8 ingredients (sour cream through salt). Cover and chill.
• To Prepare Salmon:
• place fennel, coriander, and cumin in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Combine spice mixture, breadcrumbs, teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge skinned side of salmon in spice mixture.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add half of salmon, crust side down; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer salmon, crust side up, to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Repeat procedure with remaining salmon.
• Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.