Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

 Recipe from Cooking Classy

Ingredients:

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets

1 1/4 t ground coriander

1 t ground cumin

1/2 t paprika

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 t ginger

1/4 t turmeric

1/4 t ground nutmeg

1/8th or less of cayenne

1 T olive oil

S&P

Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt

2 T heavy cream

1/4 t lemon zest

2 t fresh lemon juice

1 t minced fresh garlic

Directions:

Let salmon rest at room temperature for about a half hour

Meanwhile in a mixing bowl whisk together coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

Heat olive oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Season salmon with S&P and sprinkle rub on salmon (if skinless on both sides).

Cook salmon in skillet about 3-4 minutes per side. Plate and top with yogurt sauce.

Lemon Yogurt Sauce: 

In a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, cream, zest, juice, garlic, season lightly with S&P. Rest at room temperature while preparing the salmon. 

We serve this with a large kale salad: feta, salad veggies and toasted pita bread.