Spicy Cardamom Salmon North African Inspired Recipes

SPICY CARDAMOM SALMON (NORTH AFRICAN INSPIRED)

Steps:

• 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.

SPICY BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Combine all seasoning ingredients and spread over the surface of the salmon.
• Bake (skin side down) in a 350 oven for 20 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
• If you're grilling it, do so over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
• Do not turn the salmon over.

SPICY SALMON WITH WARM MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine maple syrup, soy sauce and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
• Combine garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ginger, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Gently pat seasoning onto both sides of salmon.
• Roast salmon on a baking sheet coated with olive oil for 10 minutes. Drizzle a little glaze over each salmon filet and return to oven to roast for an additional 2 minutes (or until fish flakes easily when forked).
• Serve with remaining warm maple glaze drizzled atop salmon.

COLD ROASTED MOROCCAN SPICED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, allspice, and sugar; set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse the salmon with cold water and pat dry. Lightly sprinkle the skin with the spice mix, then place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix evenly over the salmon. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Sprinkle the salmon with lime juice and roast in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The salmon will still be rare when removed from the oven, but will continue to cook as it rests. After 15 minutes, wrap the fish tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

GRILLED SALMON WITH NORTH AFRICAN FLAVORS

Steps:

• Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for sauce; cover and refrigerate for use atop fish after cooked.
• Place salmon fillets in a large sealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining herb mixture, seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag over once.
• Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack by placing oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack.
• Remove the salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess. Grill the salmon until browned and opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• To serve, top each piece with a dollop of the reserved sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

3-INGREDIENT MAPLE-CARDAMOM SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F. Whisk oil, maple syrup, and cardamom in a small bowl. Place salmon in a large baking dish and brush with cardamom syrup on all sides. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Season each side of salmon with 1 tsp. salt. Bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center, 22-25 minutes (if you prefer salmon more well done, cook an additional 5 minutes).
• Flake salmon into large pieces and arrange on a platter. Top with dill, if using.

EASY SPICY SALMON

Steps:

• Combine all seasonings & coat salmon.
• Heat oil in grill pan.
• Grill salmon until done over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until fish flakes.
• Before removing from pan put 1T. of butter on each salmon piece.
• Sprinkle each with 1 T. lemon juice.