FIVE C SPICE SALMON (WITH PALEO MAYO SAUCE)

Five C Spice Salmon (with paleo mayo sauce) image

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 6 oz salmon filet
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cooking fat of choice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400
Pat dry the salmon filets with a paper towel.
Combine the cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, and cardamom. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon filet side.
Heat an oven safe skillet (preferably cast iron) to medium high heat. Test the heat by placing a drop of water. It should immediately evaporate.
Add the lard/cooking fat and let it melt.
Place the salmon filet side down and let sear for about 1-2 minutes. Flip and sear on the skin side for 1 minute.
Place the skillet inside the oven, with the skin side down.
Bake at 400F for 6-7 minutes.
For the Lime Mustard Mayo
Combine 1/4 c Paleo Mayo, 1 T lime juice, pinch of salt, and 2 t dijon mustard.