Cumin Salmon Salad Recipes

SALMON AND GREENS WITH CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with cumin, salt and pepper and place in the hot pan. Sear on one side for 3 minutes, and then carefully flip and continue to cook until they are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Keep warm while you prepare the Greens with Cumin Dressing.
• Serve with the freshly dressed greens on the side.
• Put the shallots in a small glass bowl and add the vinegar, cumin, mustard, honey, salt and pepper and whisk well to combine. Slowly add the oil and whisk until smooth. Toss some of the dressing with the greens, cilantro and tomatoes and serve immediately. Store any extra dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

CUMIN-DUSTED SALMON FILLETS

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of fish with spice mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 450. Place fillets in a tray sprayed with Pam. Cook fillets for 12 - 15 minutes or until done.

CANNED SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Mix salmon, pear, egg, celery, mayonnaise, onion powder, and curry powder together in a bowl.

SEARED SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Thaw fish if frozen.
• Rinse fish; pat dry.
• Sprinkle fish lightly with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin.
• In a medium nonstick skillet heat olive or cooking oil over medium high heat; add fish.
• Cook fish on one side for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
• Turn carefully.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Meanwhile, divide greens, jicama and olives among 2 salad plates.
• Set aside.
• To serve place 1 fish fillet atop greens on each plate.
• Combine salad dressing and remaining cumin; drizzle atop salmon.

SALMON AND COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CUCUMBER-FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In the center of a sheet pan, place salmon skin-side down. Pat the salmon dry, then coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Coat 1 of the lime halves in some of the olive oil in the pan, then place cut-side up in the corner.
• Roast the salmon on the center rack until opaque on the outside and light pink in the center, about 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• While the salmon roasts, make the couscous: In a lidded pot over medium-high heat, toast the couscous, uncovered, stirring until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 cups water, season with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain an active simmer, then cook until the couscous is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the couscous in a colander, then drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat. Stir in the arugula, letting it wilt. Leave in the sink to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
• Prepare the dressing: In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt with 1/4 cup room temperature water and the zest and juice of 1 lime, then whisk until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, plus 1/4 cup feta, most of the herbs (reserving some for garnish) and the cucumber. Stir to combine, then season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• Add the cooked couscous and arugula to the yogurt mixture, tossing to combine. Remove the salmon from the skin, then flake with a fork. Add half the salmon to the couscous, mixing it together. Place the remaining salmon on top, squeeze the roasted lime half over the dish, then garnish with the scallions, remaining feta, parsley and mint. Quarter the remaining lime half and serve it on the side.