Salmón con costra de especias

Ingredientes

• 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)

Preparación

1. 1

   Toast the whole spices in a pan for 3-5 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the spices into a spice grinder and grind them up to form a powder.

3. 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. 4

   Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the salmon fillets, then press the salmon into the spice mix, thoroughly coating one side.

5. 5

   After coating the salmon, heat a cast iron pan on medium high heat.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the hot pan, then lay the salmon into the pan, spiced side down.

7. 7

   Sear all 4 sides of the salmon, 2-3 minutes each, until golden brown.