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Start by cutting the salmon in to relatively equal sized fillets.
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Next, take about 1/2 a tablespoon of the oil and combine with the Old Bay Seasoning, ancho chile powder and the smoked paprika.
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Rub all over the flesh side of the fish and set aside.
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Combine the rest of the dry ingredients with the Panko bread crumbs. Mix well.
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Add the Sriracha sauce, 1/2 of the lemon juice and Dijon to this bread crumb mixture and combine well.
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Using your hands, grab some of this mixture and top the salmon on the flesh side.
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Meanwhile, heat a cast iron skillet with the remaining oil. Get the pan good and hot but not quite smoking.
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Add the breaded salmon to the pan breading side down. Cook for about 2 minutes. Just enough to get some color on the breading.
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Flip to skin side and place in a 325 degree oven for 10 - 12 more minutes.
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Let rest a couple minutes. Squeeze the remaining 1/2 lemon over the fish (optional).
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Serve and enjoy!