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Tandoori Salmon
Salmon marinated in a spicy, warm tandoori marinade and cooked to perfection for a flavorful weeknight meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 pound wild salmon fillet boneless **
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder **
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry salmon with paper towel and cut into 3 or 6 pieces.
- In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil and salt. Add salmon and coat with spice paste evenly on both sides using a small silicone spatula. You can allow this to marinate for 20 mins or cook right away if you are short on time.
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Oven Recipe:
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange salmon on it. Broil on high for 8 to 10 minuets or until salmon starts to brown on the top and flakes easily with a fork. Depending on the thickness of the salmon adjust the cooking time.
Air Fryer Recipe:
- Preheat the Airfryer at 400 F for 5 mins. Air Fry at 380 for 8 to 10 minutes. If you have cut salmon into smaller pieces it will cook in just 5 minutes.
- Serve with cumin rice and a side of spicy cabbage salad. For a low carb meal, serve it with caulilfower rice.
Notes
- The best place to buy salmon is at a fish market. I also like the wild salmon fillet from Costco. You can also buy frozen salmon but try to buy wild-caught. If using frozen salmon, make sure to defrost it overnight in the refrigerator before marinating.
- Pat dry the salmon before marinating to avoid extra liquids.
- Marinate the salmon for at least 20 minutes.
- You can use salmon skinless or with skin on.
- Use fresh garam masala. Homemade garam masala works the best.
- Kashmiri red chili powder is a mild chili powder. If using spicier red chili powder, reduce the quantity to ½ or 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
823mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.