SALMON WITH CORIANDER RUB AND LIME CREAM

SALMON WITH CORIANDER RUB AND LIME CREAM image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c coriander seeds
4 t cumin seeds
6 T evoo plus additnl for baking
4 lg garlic cloves, pressed
2 3/4 t finely grated lime peel divided
6 6oz skinless salmon fillets, ea about 1 in thick
9 T sour cream
3 T fresh lime juice
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Toast coriander and cumin seeds in heavy med skillet over med-high heat til slightly darker in color and very fragrant, stirring often, 3-4 min. Transfer seeds to med bowl; cool. Using spice mill or mortar w pestle, grind seeds to med consistency, not powder. Pour seeds into 13x9x2" glass baking dish. Add 6 T olive oil, garlic, and 2 t lime peel. Whisk to blend. Add salmon to oil spice mixture in dish. Turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hr and up to 3 hrs, turning salmon occasionally. Position rack in top third of oven and pheat 450F. Brush heavy rimmed baking sheet w oil to coat. Working w 1 fillet at a time, brush off enuf excess spices to leave thin coating. Arrange fillets on prepared sheet, spacing 2" apart. Sprinkle w salt n pepper. Roast fillets til just opaque in center, ~7 min. Meanwhile, whisk sour cream lime juice, and remaining 3/4 t lime peel in med bowl to blend. Season lime cream to taste w salt n pepper. Arrange fillets on platter. Sprinkle ea generously w chopped cilantro. Serve w lime cream.