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Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Moroccan Spiced Salmon is a healthy dinner that comes together in just minutes.  Cooking salmon quickly under the broiler element in the oven will give you a perfectly cooked juicy, flaky salmon fillet every time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Moroccan salmon, moroccan spiced salmon, spice rubbed salmon, salmon rub, broiled salmon
Servings: 6
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Bobbie Blue

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • cinnamon
  • 6 4 ounce salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler in oven to hottest temperature.
  • Line a baking tray ( not glass) with foil.
  • In a small bowl mix together all spices.
  • Rub spice mixture on top of salmon fillet coating well. Brush a light coat of olive oil on salmon or spray if you have an olive oil spray.
  • Place under preheated broiler element in oven. Salmon will cook quickly in about 7-8 minutes depending on thickness of fillet. Keep a close eye, spices with brown sugar should caramelize forming a nice crust.
  • Test salmon with a fork. When easily flaking and when no longer pink in center it is finished.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 219g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 2.2g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg