Spice Crusted Side of Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Recipe by: Justine Schofield

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 side of salmon (approx. 1kg), skin on and pin boned
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp roasted coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• Good pinch salt
• 3 avocados, cut into cubes
• Fresh coriander, chopped to serve
• 1 long red chill, chopped
• Juice 1 lime
• Steamed basmati rice, to serve

Method:

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

On a large baking tray, lined with baking paper, lay the side of salmon down, skin side down.

Pat dry with some paper towel and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, ginger, garlic paste and honey until combined. Rub the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon.

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, coriander seeds, chilli, cumin and salt. Sprinkle the spice mix on the fish.

Roast in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until salmon is just cooked.

For the salsa, combine avocado, chilli, coriander, salt and lime together. Spoon avocado salsa over the salmon and serve with rice on the side.

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