Chermoula & Honey Salmon

Many are intimidated by the seafood section of the grocery store; uncertain as to what to buy and how to prepare it. Although, seafood is actually rather simple to prepare and does not require much time!

Seafood has distinct flavors and there are certain seasonings and marinades that you can create that are harmonious in flavor and make for a delicious meal! 

Chermoula is a popular seafood seasoning, famous to Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan and Tunisian cuisine. Chermoula is composed of garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, oil and salt. It can be found as both a marinade or relish.

The other evening, I made Chermoula & Honey Pan Seared Salmon on the stovetop. With as little as 7 ingredients, I had a yummy meal in 15minutes: 

Yields: 4
Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: about 8-10min

Ingredients: 
1 12oz Salmon Fillet
1 Tbsp Chermoula Seasoning
1/8tsp Ground Salt
1 Large Garlic Clove, minced
1Tbsp Honey
1/4 cup Pinot Grigio (or white wine of choice)
1tsp Olive Oil 

​Instructions:

1.  Take the Chermoula seasoning, salt and minced garlic and evenly season the top of the salmon fillet over a clean cutting board or baking sheet. 
2. Heating a medium-sized skillet, drizzle the olive oil onto the skillet set on low-medium heat. 
3. Once the skillet has been heated, place the salmon in the skillet, drizzling the honey over the salmon (i heated the honey slightly in the microwave to make it more fluid to make it easier to work with).
4. Pour the white wine into the pan and allow to cook for an additional 2min. Then cover the skillet with its lid and allow the salmon to cook evenly until it is evenly cooked through - *flakey to touch with a fork. 
5. Enjoy! I paired the salmon with a veggie quinoa, mixed greens and some cherry tomatoes. So good!

Healthy Regards,
Jessica G. Anderson, MS, RD, LD, ACSM EP-C
​#FuelForTheGOLD