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Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping
Baked Salmon with Tamarind Mayo Topping using one special trick for super moist and flavorful fish! Pair with steamed rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's ready in minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 (4 ounces each) salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon tamarind base powder
Instructions
- Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and tamarind base powder. Stir until blended.
- Spoon tamarind-mayo mixture over fillets and spread across the top to fully cover.
- Bake in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork and top is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels for the topping to adhere well.
- Combine the mayonnaise and tamarind when just about ready to bake as the mixture gets liquidy as it stands.
- If the topping is browning before the fish is fully cooked, loosely tent with a foil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
858mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.