Spice Crusted Salmon

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