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    Tandoori Salmon with Raita

    Feb 25, 2020 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This easy tandoori salmon with raita is full of flavour and so quick and easy to make!  Pair with rice and your favourite veggies for a delicious dinner any day of the week.

    A top down view of tandoori salmon with raita and rice on a black plate.

    Can I introduce you to my new favourite way to prep salmon???

    Salmon is easily my favourite fish to eat, and I am always thinking about new and exciting ways to eat it.  

    This winter my craving for warm spices has been intense.  I've been loving all the garam masala lately, and dishes like red lentil curry have been my comfort food of choice.

    Going with this theme, I figured why not baked up some salmon tandoori style?? Let me tell you, the results were delicious.

    The garam masala gives you all the warming comfort you are looking for and paired with the sweet paprika and spicy cayenne this spice rub is just dreamy and perfectly suited for salmon. 

    The heat in this recipe is easily adjustable - go for the ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you like just a nice little bite, but kick it all the way up to the full teaspoon if you like things a little more firey. 

    The raita is the perfect cooling side (especially if you turn up the heat in this recipe), and I just love the creaminess it adds to the dish. 

    Serve this salmon up with your favourite veggie, and maybe a side of rice and you've got yourself a healthy meal that's packed with nutrients and full of flavour easily made on any night of the week.  That's what I call a real winter mealtime winner!

    How to make tandoori salmon

    Heat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper then evenly space the salmon fillets across it.

    Mix together the sweet paprika, cayenne powder, garam masala, coriander powder, sea salt, ground pepper and oil in a small bowl to make a paste.

    Brush the mixture on to the tops and sides of the salmon fillets.  You're going to want every last piece of the salmon covered in this delicious spice rub.

    Tandoori spiced salmon on a baking sheet ready to go in the oven

    Place the baking sheet in the oven, then bake for 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.

    For the best tasting salmon, you don't want to cook it above medium - this keeps the salmon nice and moist. Anything more than medium and your salmon is going to be dry. I check for this just by pressing with my fingers: the flesh should be just firm, and it should flake easily under the pressure.

    freshly baked tandoori salmon

    While the salmon cooks, mix together the Greek yogurt, cilantro, diced cucumber and salt to make the raita.

    Serve the salmon and the raita along with your favourite vegetables and some rice for a quick and easy dinner! Or, if you're watching the carbs, it also goes great with a nice green salad.

    Tandoori salmon with raita, rice and cucumber in a bowl.

    Dietary Considerations and Accommodations

    This recipe for tandoori salmon is suitable for the following diets:

    • pescatarian
    • paleo
    • low carb & keto friendly
    • gluten free
    • dairy free

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    A top down view of a bowl with rice, tandorri salmon, raita and cucumber.
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    Tandoori Salmon with Raita

    Oven baked tandoori spiced salmon with a quick and easy raita
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Ingredients:

    Tandoori Salmon

    • 1 lb salmon - (4 fillets)
    • 1.5 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1⁄2-1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

    Raita

    • 1⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1⁄3 cup diced cucumber - seeds removed
    • 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    • Heat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix together the sweet paprika, garam masala, coriander powder, cayenne, sea salt, pepper and oil together in a small bowl.
    • Place the salmon on the parchment paper then brush all sides of the salmon with the spice mixture.
    • Bake the salmon in the oven for 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
    • While the salmon bakes, make the raita by mixing together the greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, cilantro and salt.
    • Serve with your favourite sides

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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