Simple Delicious Moroccan Salmon

A healthy, delicious recipe for Moroccan Salmon, pan-seared (or baked) with simple Moroccan spices. A fast and easy dinner idea in under 20 minutes.

When I look inside and see that I am nothing, that is wisdom. When I look outside and see that I am everything, that is love. And in-between these two, my life turns. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaji

I love this Moroccan Salmon recipe, and I can’t wait for you to try it- it’s so easy! It comes together in under 20 minutes and doesn’t lack in flavor!  We love paring this Moroccan Salmon with this quinoa salad with blood oranges, almonds, olives, and mint; it is such a great combo!  It also pairs well with Grain-Free Moroccan Cauliflower Couscous!

Easy enough for a busy weeknight, tasty enough for company- I know you’ll enjoy this!

Moroccan Salmon Ingredeints

• Salmon- skinless, thicker cuts work best here!
• Spices – cumin, cinnamon, cayenne (or smoked paprika)
• Salt,  pepper, and sugar
• Orange zest

How to make Moroccan Salmon:

1. Rub the salmon on both sides with a simple blend of Moroccan spices.
2. Heat a skillet with olive oil, and pan sear each side until perfectly golden.
3. Finish cooking in a warm oven, or lower the heat on the stove and cook through.
4. Sprinkle with fresh orange zest and a little juice if you like, enjoy!

Serve Moroccan Salmon with:

• Moroccan Salad with Blood Oranges, Quinoa, Olives, Almonds and Mint
• Grain-Free Moroccan Cauliflower “Couscous”
• Couscous 
• Meltingly Tender Moroccan Eggplant

Storage

Moroccan Salmon will keep up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s delicious cold, served over a salad!

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Moroccan Salmon Recipe

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• Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Yield: 2
• Category: fish, dinner idea
• Method: stovetop, oven
• Cuisine: moroccan
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

A simple healthy salmon recipe with Moroccan spices, can be made on the stovetop or oven! Serve this with Moroccan Quinoa with oranges, almonds olives and mint, or Moroccan Couscous. Fast and easy!

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Ingredients

• 2 (thick) salmon filets 4- 6 ounces each
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
• pinch cayenne or smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon oil for searing
• Garnish- orange zest

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, sugar and cayenne.
3. Sprinkle over both sides of the salmon.
4. Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet (cast iron) over medium heat. Sear salmon on both sides 2-3 minutes on each side, just until perfectly golden, then place in the warm oven to finish for 5 minutes or to the desired doneness. (Or continue on the stovetop, lowering the heat to low, until cooked to 130F (medium) or desired doneness.
5. Garnish with orange zest!

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Notes

Leftover salmon will keep up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.

If you prefer to bake the salmon, after coating it with the spice mix, spray with spray olive oil and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan, bake for 10-12 minutes, or the desired doneness.

If you prefer  using the stovetop method all the way through, continue cooking salmon after flipping, lowering heat to med low heat, til cooked through.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6 ounces salmon
• Calories: 297
• Sugar: 1.7 g
• Sodium: 716.1 mg
• Fat: 15.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
• Fiber: 0.9 g
• Protein: 38.2 g
• Cholesterol: 86.9 mg