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Harissa Braised Salmon
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Harissa Braised Salmon

Braised in a low oven, I make my Harissa Braised Salmon with preserved lemons, olives, and pearl onions. Smoky, and spicy with a good kick of garlic and spices it wakes up the flavors of any meats, fishes or veggies. From Northern Africa, Harissa can be anywhere from mild to fiery hot, for salmon I chose to make a milder Harissa so as to not overwhelm the flavor of the fish
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Moroccan
Keyword: Braised, Harissa, salmon
Servings: 2
Calories: 213kcal

Ingredients

Harissa Paste

  • 10 Dried Guajillo Chiles Reconstituted and seeded
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Roasted and seeded
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Toasted
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds Toasted
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Caraway Seeds Toasted
  • 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Harissa Braised Salmon

  • 1 Pound Salmon Skin removed
  • 1/2 Cup Harissa Paste Store-bought is a good substitute
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives Pitted
  • 1/2 Cup Green Olives Pimento-stuffed
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Pearl Onions
  • 1/2 Preserved Lemon Peels Flesh removed

Garnish

  • 1/4 Cup Flat-Leaf Parsley Chopped

Instructions

Harissa Paste

  • Place chiles in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 20 minutes, remove seeds and place in a food processor
  • Roast red Bell pepper over open flames until the skin is charred. Place in a covered bowl until cool. remove skin and seeds, add to the food processor
  • Place the seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat and toast for 3-4 minutes. Place in a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder
  • Add all ingredients to the food processor and grind to a smooth paste

Harissa Braised Salmon

  • preheat oven to 300F
  • Add all ingredients to an ovenproof dish small enough so the braising liquid is halfway to the top of the salmon
  • Place in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and the fish is firm to the touch
Nutrition Facts
Harissa Braised Salmon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 651mg28%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1787IU36%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.