MOROCCAN SPICED SALMON WITH LEMON YOGURT SAUCE

Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Rich salmon fillets are generously coated with a fragrant Moroccan spice blend then pan seared to perfection, then they are covered with a bright and creamy lemon and cilantro sauce. Serve with roasted veggies and couscous for a perfect meal!

Ingredients

1. 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
2. 1 1/4 tsp ground coriander
3. 1 tsp ground cumin
4. 1/2 tsp ground paprika
5. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6. 1/2 tsp ground ginger
7. 1/4 tsp turmeric
8. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
9. 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
10. 1 Tbsp olive oil
11. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12. Lemon Yogurt Sauce
13. 1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
14. 2 Tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream
15. 1/4 tsp lemon zest
16. 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
17. 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
18. 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro, plus more for serving

Instructions

1. Let salmon rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 
4. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper then sprinkle and rub both sides with the spice mixture.
5. Cook salmon in skillet about 3 - 4 minutes per side. Plate and top with lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with cilantro.
6. For the sauce
7. In a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, cream, zest, juice, garlic and cilantro, season lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing salmon (or gently warm in microwave, you don't want cold sauce on warm salmon).
8. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

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