Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tsp fennel seed
  • 1 tsp cardamom seed
  • 1 tsp coriander seed
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes.
  • 1 lb salmon fillet (skin on)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek or Balkan style yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped mint
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Instruction

  • Using a mortar & pestle, or a spice grinder, combine fennel, cardamom, coriander, cloves, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, peppercorns & red pepper flakes and grind to a powder.
  • Rub spice mixture over the salmon fillet.
  • Cover fillet in plastic wrap and refrigerate 5-6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Put salmon fillet on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the spice rub forms a crust.
  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mint, cilantro, salt, lemon juice and pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve salmon hot, with raita.