Moroccan Spiced Salmon Recipe

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Moroccan Spiced Salmon
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  1. In a medium skillet, combine the coriander, fennel, cumin and cardamom seeds with the.
  2. Cloves. Toast the spices over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Finely grind the spices in a spice grinder or mortar.
  3. In a medium non-reactive saucepan, warm 1/4 cup of the olive oil over moderately low heat.
  4. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices and increase the heat to moderate. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until the flavours are well blended, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place 2 large ovenproof skillets over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to each skillet. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and coat them on both sides with the remaining spice mixture. When the oil is very hot, add 3 salmon fillets to each pan, skin side down.
  6. Put 1 piece of the butter next to each fillet and shake the pans to incorporate the butter into the oil. Sauté the salmon fillets for 3 minutes. Transfer the.
  7. Skillets to the oven without turning the fillets and roast the salmon for about 6 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp and the fish is just cooked through.
  8. Serve with fruit and nut rice (rice with chopped apricots, chopped dates and toasted slivered almonds) setting the salmon fillets on top of the rice, skin side up.
  9. Spoon the tomato sauce on top and serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 228.69 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.75g 24%
Sodium 63.38mg 3%
Potassium 718.38mg 15%
Total Carbs 21.45g 7%
Sugars 9.14g 37%
Dietary Fiber 6.45g 26%
Protein 4.87g 10%
Vitamin C 34.6mg 58%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 131.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.4 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 24%
Sodium 25.61mg 3%
Potassium 290.26mg 15%
Total Carbs 8.67g 7%
Sugars 3.69g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 26%
Protein 1.97g 10%
Vitamin C 14mg 58%
Iron 1.3mg 18%
Calcium 53.2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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