3 tablespoons packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic
9oz hummus dip
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and white pepper, to taste
4 (6oz) salmon steaks
4 cups hot, cooked rice
Lemon wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs
DIRECTIONS:
In blender chop cilantro leaves and garlic. Add hummus, juice, water, cumin and coriander; whirl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Coat large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place over med. heat. Add salmon; sauté for 10 min until fish is opaque but still moist in center, turning once. Meanwhile, place sauce in small saucepan and warm over low heat. To serve, spoon rice onto 4 plates, dividing equally. Spoon some sauce onto rice. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs.