Spice Crusted Side of Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 side of salmon (approx. 1kg), skin on and pin boned

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp roasted coriander seeds, crushed

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp cumin powder

Good pinch salt

3 avocados, cut into cubes

Fresh coriander, chopped to serve

1 long red chill, chopped

Juice 1 lime

Steamed basmati rice, to serve

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

On a large baking tray, lined with baking paper, lay the side of salmon down, skin side down.

Pat dry with some paper towel and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, ginger, garlic paste and honey until combined. Rub the mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon.

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, coriander seeds, chilli, cumin and salt. Sprinkle the spice mix on the fish.

Roast in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until salmon is just cooked.

For the salsa, combine avocado, chilli, coriander, salt and lime together. Spoon avocado salsa over the salmon and serve with rice on the side.