5.0 from 6 votes
Salmon Shakshuka
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 1 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 10 ounces chopped salmon filet
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 8 ounces chopped fresh tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon saffron
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- water as needed
- ½ bunch chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Heat a skillet on the stove then toast the cumin for 30 seconds.
- Add the oil and onions.
- Add the peppers, garlic, sugar and bay leaf.
- Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are golden.
- Add the tomatoes, parsley, cayenne, thyme and saffron, and 2/3 of the cilantro.
- Turn the heat down a bit and simmer for 15 minutes, adding water when needed so it is sauce-like.
- When the sauce is thick and bubbly, add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Now add a little more water then add the salmon on top and press it down.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the salmon is done.
- Serve garnished with the remaining cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
1303mg
(37%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
3561IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
209mg
(232%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1303mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3561IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 209mg | 232% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.