IS ARABIC SALMON HEALTHY FOR YOU?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes! My Arabic spiced salmon is loaded with healthy benefits. Don't skip the tomato sauce, which is a perfect compliment to this salmon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health benefits of my Arabic Salmon dinner:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Salmon <\/strong>is one of the best natural sources of omega-3. Omega-3 works all over your body to reduce inflammation and is essential to good mental health! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Onions <\/strong>are high in vitamin C, which also act as antioxidants all over your body to help fight damage and disease. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Peppers <\/strong>are extremely high in vitamin C! They also have vitamin B6, which help produce happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tomatoes <\/strong>are rich in a special antioxidant called lycopene. Research shows lycopene is effective against cancers and heart disease!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Artichoke <\/strong>hearts are one of the highest fiber vegetables you can eat! Fiber feeds good gut bacteria for a healthy happy gut. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Olives <\/strong>are high in healthy fats. They are what makes olive oil so healthy! They're an excellent source of vitamin E and antioxidants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pine nuts<\/strong> are high in fiber, plant based protein, and rich in healthy fats. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And for an even healthier meal, use brown rice, wild rice, couscous, or freekeh on the side for a serving of whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want a simple way to boost your gut health<\/strong>? Try my delicious and Gut Healing Bone Broth Recipe<\/a><\/strong>! It slow cooks for 40 hours and is packed with gut healthy gelatin and collagen! You can drink it as is or use it to cook your rice for an ultra healthy bone broth rice!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHOW TO MAKE ARABIC SALMON IN A CAST IRON SKILLET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I highly recommend using a cast iron skillet for your seared Arabic salmon, it will give your salmon a delicious crispy top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: season salmon with Arabic spices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start by patting your salmon dry and seasoning<\/strong> it. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI used a mixture of Arabic 7 spices, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper for seasoning. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Seasoned](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-5-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2 saut\u00e9 onions and peppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add your diced yellow onion.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nStart your rice now so that it is done cooking when your sauce is done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Diced](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-2-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCook the onions on medium heat until they are softened and then add the Aleppo peppers<\/strong>. Cook those until the peppers are soft too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3 add the rest of the sauce ingredients <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once the peppers are soft, add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and olives<\/strong>. Stir the sauce to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Stewed](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-4-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBring the tomato pepper sauce to a low simmer. Season it with salt and pepper to taste<\/strong>. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low while you cook the salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"tomato](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-7-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4 sear Arabic salmon in cast iron skillet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heat a cast iron skillet<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of ghee or other cooking oil. Once your cast iron skillet is hot, add your salmon seasoning side down<\/strong>. Cook the salmon until the top is a crispy golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Arabic](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-6-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5 add salmon to the Arabic tomato sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Add the crispy salmon to the sauce cooked side up<\/strong>. The bottom of the salmon will absorb some of the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"crispy](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-8-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to toast pine nuts for topping<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile your cast iron skillet is still hot with a little of the leftover oil, add the pine nuts. Make sure to stir them just until they are golden brown and then remove them from the heat. Pine nuts burn very easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the toasted pine nuts on top of your Arabic salmon in the tomato sauce. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"cooked](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-10-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to serve Arabic Salmon and pepper tomato sauce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Serve your Arabic salmon with cooked fluffy basmati rice, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope you enjoy one of my favorite week night meals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other healthy and delicious Middle Eastern dinners<\/a> you might enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Jordanian Galayet Bandora<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Palestinian Musakhan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Air Fryer Arabic Chicken Wings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maqluba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Persian Pomegranate Chicken<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Looking to make some Arabic dessert? Try my Arabic Walnut Baklava<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t forget to follow me on Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>, and Youtube<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"bowl](\"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mediterranean-Salmon-11-768x1024.jpg\")
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And for an even healthier meal, use brown rice, wild rice, couscous, or freekeh on the side for a serving of whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want a simple way to boost your gut health<\/strong>? Try my delicious and Gut Healing Bone Broth Recipe<\/a><\/strong>! It slow cooks for 40 hours and is packed with gut healthy gelatin and collagen! You can drink it as is or use it to cook your rice for an ultra healthy bone broth rice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I highly recommend using a cast iron skillet for your seared Arabic salmon, it will give your salmon a delicious crispy top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Start by patting your salmon dry and seasoning<\/strong> it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I used a mixture of Arabic 7 spices, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper for seasoning. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add your diced yellow onion.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Start your rice now so that it is done cooking when your sauce is done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cook the onions on medium heat until they are softened and then add the Aleppo peppers<\/strong>. Cook those until the peppers are soft too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the peppers are soft, add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and olives<\/strong>. Stir the sauce to combine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring the tomato pepper sauce to a low simmer. Season it with salt and pepper to taste<\/strong>. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low while you cook the salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat a cast iron skillet<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of ghee or other cooking oil. Once your cast iron skillet is hot, add your salmon seasoning side down<\/strong>. Cook the salmon until the top is a crispy golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the crispy salmon to the sauce cooked side up<\/strong>. The bottom of the salmon will absorb some of the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to toast pine nuts for topping<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While your cast iron skillet is still hot with a little of the leftover oil, add the pine nuts. Make sure to stir them just until they are golden brown and then remove them from the heat. Pine nuts burn very easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the toasted pine nuts on top of your Arabic salmon in the tomato sauce. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve your Arabic salmon with cooked fluffy basmati rice, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope you enjoy one of my favorite week night meals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other healthy and delicious Middle Eastern dinners<\/a> you might enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking to make some Arabic dessert? Try my Arabic Walnut Baklava<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget to follow me on Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>, and Youtube<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHOW TO MAKE ARABIC SALMON IN A CAST IRON SKILLET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: season salmon with Arabic spices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2 saut\u00e9 onions and peppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 add the rest of the sauce ingredients <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4 sear Arabic salmon in cast iron skillet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5 add salmon to the Arabic tomato sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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