Spicy Cardamom Salmon North African Inspired Recipes

CARDAMOM MAPLE SALMON

Steps:

• Stir salt, paprika, cardamom, coriander, and black pepper together in a bowl. Add oil and maple syrup and stir until evenly combined.
• Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dredge salmon pieces through the maple syrup mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
• Cook salmon in the preheated pan until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

CAJUN SPICED SALMON

Steps:

• Put the salmon in a bowl, pour over the lime juice and leave the salmon to 'cure' for 5 mins. Meanwhile, mix all the spices together with the sugar. Lift the salmon out of the lime juice and roll in the spices so it's completely coated.
• Heat grill to high. Grease a baking tray, then sit the salmon, flesh-side up, on the tray. Grill for 5 mins, until the salmon is cooked through and the edges are starting to blacken. While the salmon is cooking, gently mix all the salsa ingredients together with the roughly chopped coriander. When the fish is cooked, serve with the salsa, some rice and the coriander sprigs.

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 SALMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Cut fish into 4 portions.
• Whisk together wine, olive oil, garlic, pepper flakes, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Pour over salmon and seal bag closed, letting out excess air. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes. Remove salmon from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on a plate to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place salmon flesh-side down on the hot grill. Close the lid and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill an additional 3 to 4 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt before serving, if desired.

SPICY LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS AND CARDAMOM

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add lamb and toss to coat. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add lamb and sprinkle with salt. Sauté until brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced ginger and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lamb is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Add apricots to pot and simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Divide stew among 4 bowls.