Asian Rubbed Salmon with Aunty's Five Spice

Asian Rubbed Salmon with Aunty's Five Spice

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Aunty's Five Spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Fresh thyme or cilantro for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine all spices in a small glass bowl. Pat the salmon filets with paper towels. Brush the canola oil on both sides of the fish. Generously sprinkle salmon with spice mixture on both sides.
  2. Heat a large cast iron pan or heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high to high heat. Place salmon skin side down in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until nicely seared. Turn fish over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until fish is light pink.
  3. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges on the side. Serve with a side of rice if desired.