Blackened Berbere Salmon

INGREDIENTS

• Berbere Spice Mix: Paprika 3 tbsp, Red Pepper Flakes 1 tbsp, Cumin 2 tsp, Coriander, Cardamom, Turmeric, Salt, Fenugreek, Black Pepper 1 tsp each, Cloves, Allspice, Ginger, Cinnamon 1/2 tsp each.
• East African Lentils: Green Lentils 1 cup, Broth 3 cups, Onions 2 ½ cups, Garlic 8 cloves, Ginger 1½ tbsp, Carrot, Tomato 1 cup each, Tomato Paste 1 tbsp, Berbere Spice Mix 3 tbsp, Salt 1 tsp, Olive Oil 4 tbsp.
• Salmon: Salmon 1 lb, Berbere Spice Mix 2 tbsp, Olive Oil, Salt ½ tsp.
• Garnish: Italian Parsley, Cilantro, Lemon Slices, Coral Tuile.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spice Mix: Combine spice ingredients in a spice blender, mix ; set aside.
2. Lentils: Sauté onions, carrots, garlic, ginger in oil (5 mins). Add 3 tbsp spice mix, sauté (2 mins). Add broth, lentils, tomatoes, salt, paste; boil, simmer (30 mins). Uncover if needed.
3. Salmon: Coat salmon in oil, spice mix; cook on medium-high skillet (4-5 )mins each side depending on thickness of salmon.
4. Serve: Place salmon on lentils; garnish.