Tandoori Salmon With Cucumber Raita

Name: Tandoori Salmon With Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (4 oz) salmon filets; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp avocado oil; 1 large cucumber; 1 c plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ tsp cumin; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice; salt and pepper, to taste; Basmati rice; Lime wedges; Fresh cilantro; Naan

by Gourmet Mami

4 servings

30 min

This easy to make, flavorful recipe for Tandoori Salmon with Cucumber Raita is a great weeknight meal. Salmon filets are covered in a spicy marinade and then cooked to perfection in a cast-iron pan. Real “tandoori” dishes are made in an actual tandoor (clay oven). This method cooks meats so they are perfectly tender while giving a slight smokey flavor. In this recipe, we marinade the salmon, adding some smoked paprika to give us that “smokey” flavor and then sear it so it gets a beautiful golden crust. Serve this bold and tangy salmon with a creamy cucumber raita, rice, and naan.

Tandoori Salmon With Cucumber Raita

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Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 30 min

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Ingredients

For the Salmon:

4 (4 oz) salmon filets
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp avocado oil

For the Cucumber Raita:

1 large cucumber
1 c plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp cumin
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving (optional)

Basmati rice
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro
Naan

Instructions

Mix together the marinade ingredients in a large bowl then add the salmon filets. Coat the salmon in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
While the salmon is marinating make the cucumber raita. Peel the cucumber, and then grate it on a large cheese grater and place it into a fine mesh strainer. Season with a pinch of salt and allow to drain for 5 minutes.
Press the cucumber into the strainer using the back of a rubber spatula. This will help press out the liquid.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, minced garlic, cumin and lime juice. Add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Gently remove any excess marinade from the salmon and season with salt. Add about 1-2 tbsp oil to the pan and place the salmon into the pan top side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a nice crust starts to form. Gently flip, and continue cooking the salmon for another 2-3 minutes, lowering the flame a bit so the center cooks to your liking.
Transfer the salmon to a platter, top with fresh cilantro. Serve with cucumber raita and your choice of sides.

Comments

Marla on Aug 31, 2021

totally inspired!! can't wait to try this, and thanks for sharing!

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- Gourmet Mami on Aug 31, 2021
  
  Thanks so much for your comment Marla! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
  
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