Harissa Salmon

Ingredients

• Harissa:
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• Cooking spray
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup bottled roasted red bell pepper, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Rice:
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Salmon:
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Lemon slices (optional)

Preparation

1. To prepare harissa, place caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from pan. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes or until tender. Add coriander; cook 1 minute. Combine caraway seeds, garlic mixture, bell pepper, chile paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender or mini food processor; process until smooth.
2. To prepare rice, cook rice, cumin, and rind, according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Remove from heat; add cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently. Cover and keep warm.
3. Preheat oven to 400°.
4. To prepare salmon, heat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add salmon to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn fish over; spread harissa evenly over fish. Bake at 400° for 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with rice. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.