"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Pan Seared Salmon with Indian Spice

1# Salmon fillet, skinned and deboned
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. tumeric
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
pinch red pepper flakes

Juice of one lemon
1/2 C. water

Preheat oven to 400°F
In a bowl combine cilantro, onion and garlic powder, cumin, curry powder, tumeric, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.  Place saute pan over medium high heat.  Cover fish liberally on both sides with seasoning mix.  Add oil to pan and let it start to smoke.  Add fish skin side up and sear to golden brown, turn and add lemon juice and water.  Place pan in oven and cook fish to a medium rare (about 7 minutes, depending on how thick the fillet is).  Remove from oven, let sit for 5 minutes.  Serve and enjoy.

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