Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Description
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce presents salmon fillets seasoned with a complex mix of spices such as ground coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. The spice rub creates an aromatic crust when the salmon is cooked in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the salmon develops a flavorful exterior while staying moist inside.
The accompanying lemon yogurt sauce combines Greek yogurt and heavy cream for creaminess, brightened by fresh lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, and finely minced cilantro. Lightly salted and peppered, the sauce cools and complements the warm, spiced salmon, adding a fresh, tangy contrast.
This dish suits a simple yet flavorful seafood dinner and can be garnished with additional cilantro for color and aroma. The sauce may be served at room temperature or gently warmed to avoid chilling the salmon. It offers a balance between robust spices and refreshing creaminess.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon skinless fillets
- 1 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp paprika ground
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, fat free
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp garlic minced, fresh
- 1 Tbsp cilantro plus more for serving, fresh, finely minced
Instructions
- Let salmon rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl whisk together coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper then sprinkle and rub both sides with the spice mixture.
- Cook salmon in skillet about 3 - 4 minutes per side. Plate and top with lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with cilantro.
For the sauce
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, cream, zest, juice, garlic and cilantro, season lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature while preparing salmon (or gently warm in microwave, you don't want cold sauce on warm salmon).
- Recipe source: Cooking Classy
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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