Salmon In Bengali Mustard Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces skinless salmon fillet
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 serrano chilies, split

Recipe

• 1 rub fish evenly with half of the salt, turmeric, and cayenne; set aside.
• 2 in a bowl, stir remaining salt, turmeric, and cayenne with powder and 1/2 cup water; set paste aside.
• 3 heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds; cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 4 add cumin and fennel, cook for30 seconds; add paste and chiles.
• 5 add fish, and cook,basting, until done, 10--12 minutes.