Morrocan Spiced Salmon Recipe

Name: Morrocan Spiced Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Salmon:; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 star anise pod; 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin $; 2 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skinned; Harissa Vinaigrette:; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled (about 3/4 cup); 1 garlic clove; Vegetable Couscous:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup finely diced zucchini; 3/4 cup finely diced peeled eggplant; 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups uncooked couscous

Servings: persons

Spiced Salmon:
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 star anise pod
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin $
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skinned
Harissa Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled (about 3/4 cup)
1 garlic clove
Vegetable Couscous:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup finely diced zucchini
3/4 cup finely diced peeled eggplant
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup finely diced tomato
1/3 cup finely chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
Shredded fresh mint leaves (optional)

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
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Prepare Spiced Salmon:
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Place fennel and star anise in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until ground. Combine fennel mixture, ground cumin, ground red pepper, cardamom, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add salmon, and toss gently to coat. Seal bag and marinate salmon in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
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Prepare Harissa Vinaigrette:
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Combine all ingredients in a blender; and process until smooth. Cover and set aside.
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Prepare Vegetable Couscous:
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add zucchini and next 4 ingredients (zucchini through onion). Saute zucchini mixture 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Reserve 2 tablespoons sauteed vegetables for garnish.
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Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat, and cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in remaining sauteed vegetables, tomato, olives, mint, and black pepper. Set aside; keep warm.
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To complete recipe:
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Remove Spiced Salmon from bag. Wipe skillet with a paper towel; wrap handle of skillet with foil. Coat pan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add salmon; saute 4 minutes per side. Place skillet in oven; bake at 450u00b0 for 4 minutes.
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Place 1 1/4 cups Vegetable Couscous on each of 6 serving plates; top with a salmon fillet and 1 teaspoon reserved sauteed vegetables. Spoon 1 tablespoon Harissa Vinaigrette and 1 tablespoon yogurt in small dollops around salmon. Garnish with shredded fresh mint leaves, if desired.
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Note: Harissa Vinaigrette can be prepared in advance; cover and chill. Leftover vinaigrette may be used as a sauce for vegetables or as a condiment for meats.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 38 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Salmon:, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 star anise pod, 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin $, and more.

Yes, Morrocan Spiced Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Morrocan Spiced Salmon

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