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BROILED SALMON

1/3 cup of canola oil +2 ounces
1 entire side of salmon (filet)
*with pin bones removed*
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed , toasted
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed, toasted
1 tablespoon whole fennel seed, toasted
1 whole star anise pod
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Use the two ounces of canola oil to coat a sheet pan
then lay the salmon down on the pan. Set aside.

Add coriander, fennel, cumin, star anise, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper to a blender. Turn the blender on high until spices are ground fine. With the blender running, add the canola oil and blend until well combined. Preheat broiler to the "high" setting. Brush salmon with spice mixture and let sit at room temperature for thirty minutes. Place salmon in the broiler about six inches below the heating element. Cook the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 135F (10-15 mins) and serve immediatley.


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