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Blackened Salmon with Tahini Sauce
Blackened Salmon with Tahini Sauce: Spicy salmon drizzled with a zippy, nutty tahini sauce. Serve with garlicky bok choy for the perfect healthy dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tsp paprika, divided
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 3 tsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 bunch bok choy, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, ground mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle evenly over salmon.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet to a medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sear salmon, skin-side up, until blackened and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, heat a small skillet to a medium-high heat. Add remaining sesame oil. Once the oil is hot, add boy choy and chickpeas. Use a wooden spoon to frequently stir the bok choy and chickpeas. When bok choy is slightly wilted (you still want it crisp) and chickpeas are starting to crisp, lower the heat to medium and add garlic, paprika and remaining salt. Toss until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and set aside.
- For the tahini sauce: Whisk yogurt, tahini and lemon juice together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve salmon over bok choy and chickpeas. Dollop sauce on top.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving of salmon + tahini sauce
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Potassium
624mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
9433IU
(189%)
Vitamin C
96mg
(107%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving of salmon + tahini sauce | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 624mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 9433IU | 189% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.