Pan Seared Orange-Basil Salmon
Recipe

To Prepare the Spice Rub: In a small bowl combine the orange zest, brown sugar, garlic, mustard, cumin, basil, salt and pepper. Reserve 1 tbsp of this mixture for seasoning the wild rice. Rub the remaining mixture on the salmon filets, coating them well.

While rice is cooking, prepare the salmon. Using a heavy bottomed saute pan, warm the oil. Increase the heat to high and place the salmon in the pan. Sear the salmon for 2 minutes, then turn them over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Add the orange juice, simmering the second side for 4-5 minutes until cooked thoroughly.

To Finish: In a small saucepan whisk the orange juice, champagne vinegar and reserved spices. Bring to a simmer. Add the wild rice and basil, tossing well until hot. Place the rice on a large platter topped with the cooked salmon and serve.

Prepare wild rice mix according to package directions. Add the 1 tbsp spice rub seasoning prior to cooking the rice.