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spice-crusted salmon with citrus sauce

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

If you can't find panko (extra crisp Japanese breadcrumbs), substitute plain dry breadcrumbs. Crust the skinned side of the salmon for the best looking dish. From: Cooking Light

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spice-crusted salmon with citrus sauce

  • SAUCE:
  • 2 oz
    plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1/8 c
    fat-free sour cream
  • 2/3 Tbsp
    finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp
    grated orange rind
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 pinch
    crushed red pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp
    grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 tsp
    grated lime rind
  • less than 1/8 tsp salt
  • SALMON:
  • 2/3 Tbsp
    fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp
    coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp
    cumin seeds
  • panko (japanese breadcrumbs) as needed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 4
    (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick), skinned
  • cooking spray
  • fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

How To Make spice-crusted salmon with citrus sauce

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400
  • 2
    To Prepare Sauce:
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Add sour cream and next 8 ingredients (sour cream through salt). Cover and chill.
  • 5
    To Prepare Salmon:
  • 6
    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.
  • 7
    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.
  • 8
    Transfer salmon, crust side up, to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Repeat procedure with remaining salmon.
  • 9
    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.
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