Recipe:

Stovetop-Smoked Spiced Salmon with Coriander-Mustard Rub

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Serves 4 to 6

Secret Ingredient: Farm Raised Salmon

This recipe comes to us courtesy of Guest Chef and Team Member Heather Ramsdell, our Creative Coordinator for the Northeast Region. If you prefer to use homemade lemon vinaigrette to dress the arugula, simply whisk together equal parts lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. To learn how to make this recipe, watch the Secret Ingredient cooking show.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 clove garlic, peeled
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1 (2-pound) fillet farm-raised salmon, skinned
2 tablespoons apple or cherry wood smoking chips
1 large bunch arugula, rinsed and dried
1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette

Method

In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast the coriander seeds, mustard seeds and peppercorns until fragrant and a few begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer spices to a small food processor or mortar. Add the garlic and olive oil and process or pound with a pestle to a grainy spice paste.

Rub the paste on both sides of the salmon fillet, and season the fillet with salt. If one side of the fillet is thinner than the other, tuck the thin side under the fillet to create one thickness for even cooking.

Optional: If desired, let salmon marinate with the rub for an hour or so before cooking for more intense flavor.

Place the base of the smoker on the stovetop over medium heat. Add smoking chips, then the tray fitted with the grate. Place the salmon on the grate and slide on the cover. Smoke 18 minutes for medium or until salmon is just cooked through to the center.

Remove salmon from the heat and allow to rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss arugula with lemon vinaigrette and arrange on a serving platter. Place salmon on bed of arugula and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 7oz/207g-wt.): 420 calories (250 from fat), 28g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 105mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 3g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 37g protein

Tags: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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