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Spice Crusted Salmon

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Author Delish D'Lites

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless salmon fillets

Instructions

  1. Toast the whole spices in a pan for 3-5 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant.
  2. Add the spices into a spice grinder and grind them up to form a powder.
  3. Combine the ground cumin, coriander and fennel with the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then spread the mix onto a plate.
  4. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the salmon fillets, then press the salmon into the spice mix, thoroughly coating one side.
  5. After coating the salmon, heat a cast iron pan on medium high heat.
  6. Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the hot pan, then lay the salmon into the pan, spiced side down.
  7. Sear all 4 sides of the salmon, 2-3 minutes each, until golden brown.