Spicy Roasted Salmon

          The biggest health buzz right now is Omega-3. A lot of food products are fortified with Omega-3 and is available in supplement form as well. Still the main source of omega-3s are fish. A 3oz serving of Salmon has anywhere from 1-1.5 gms of Omega-3 fats.
          Salmon Steaks are the best choice, as they hold the bone(calcium) & skin(fat). I prefer wild caught salmon steaks, fresh or frozen. Fillets with skin are a good choice as well. Not all fish mongers are friendly enough to thin slice fish steaks, but give it a try. Or just use a sharp serrated knife and saw through the center bone slowly, and you've got  a perfect thin steak.

           DO NOT defreeze frozen fish in the microwave. Salmon is very tender, and will get cooked. Leave it in the fridge overnight. Rinse the fish and dry it completely with a paper towel(s).

          Ingredients:

• 4 thin salmon steaks - about 1"
• 1tsp salt
• 2tsp red chilli powder
• 1tsp roasted powdered cumin
• 1/2tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• juice of 1/2 lemon

          Mix the dry spices together and sprinkle it evenly over the dry salmon. Pour the lemon juice and rub it in slightly. Let it marinate for a few hours. (the longer it marinates the better it will taste)

          Heat an iron skillet or griddle and spray a thin coat of oil on the griddle. Roast the marinated steaks 5-7 min. on each side, on a medium flame, flipping only once. If you use fillets, roast the skin side first. As the fish roasts, oil from the skin oozes out and helps cook the other side without extra oil. Transfer it to a plate immediately. Cooking longer dries up the fish and makes it hard.This quick roasting method gives a slighlty crispy outside and a very juicy inside.
          Enjoy the fish with more lemon juice or a slice of raw onion !!

Did you know: Ocean fish tend to accumulate mercury under their skin, so always discard the skin.