- 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound wild Pacific salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
- Mix together the cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl. Add the salmon to the bowl and toss to coat. Allow to sit 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sprinkle the cornstarch over the salmon and again toss to coat.
- Cook the salmon in the heated oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.