Croatian Salmon Tagine
A fusion of Croatian and North African flavors, this salmon tagine is a dish that combines the freshness of salmon with the warmth of tagine spices.
Ingredients
- ●4 x 6 oz Salmon filletsFresh, wild-caught salmon
- ●2 tsp Croatian paprikaSmoked, sweet paprika
- ●1 tsp Tagine spice blendA mix of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger
- ●2 tbsp Exotic honeyA floral, fragrant honey
- ●1/4 cup Crunchy chopped almondsToasted, for garnish
- ●2 tbsp Croatian olive oilFor cooking and drizzling
- ●4 Lemon wedgesFor serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
- 5
Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pot.
- 7
Add the chopped almonds and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 8
Add the Croatian paprika and tagine spice blend to the pot.
- 9
Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 10
Add the honey to the pot and stir to combine.
- 11
Return the salmon fillets to the pot and spoon some of the tagine sauce over the top.
- 12
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
- 13
Serve the salmon hot, garnished with toasted almonds and lemon wedges.