Ingredients

• 2 (thick) salmon filets 4-6 ounces each
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
• pinch cayenne or smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon oil for searing
• Garnish- orange zest

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, sugar and cayenne.
3. Sprinkle over both sides of the salmon.
4. Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet (cast iron) over medium heat. Sear salmon on both sides 2-3 minutes on each side, just until perfectly golden, then place in the warm oven to finish for 5 minutes or to the desired doneness. (Or continue on the stovetop, lowering the heat to low, until cooked to 130F (medium) or desired doneness.
5. Garnish with orange zest!