Tandoori Salmon

Salmon is probably my absolute favourite when it comes to fish. And this creamy Tandoori Salmon fillet recipe is my current favourite. When you think Indian food, you probably think ‘Oh, I’ve got to buy 10 different spice jars, which I’m going to use once and then they will never get used’ What if I tell you that you need only a few spices to make this dish. And because it is going to be a hit, you will use up all the spices pretty soon?

To be honest, I pretty much made this recipe with certain ingredients that were just at home, some in the fridge like creme fraiche and some in the store cupboard like milk curry powder. I had to cook the salmon that very evening because of the dreaded Use By date. Also that particular evening I was feeling, well rather adventurous – with my spices.

Creme fraiche or single cream or yogurt will do as the base for the marination, and curry powder or tandoori masala powder will do the trick. And just like that you have super creamy, melt in your mouth Tandoori Salmon ready for dinner! If that didnt convince you, then just serve it alongside a creamy Curry Dip.

Some nights you just deserve a fine-dine styled creamy Tandoori Salmon, like tonight maybe?

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Tandoori Salmon

Creamy Tandoori Salmon made with a curry and creme fraiche marinade

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 Salmon fillets boneless
• 4 tbsp creme fraiche or Greek yogurt
• 1-2 tsp mild curry powder
• 2 tsp Coriander leaves +stems - washed & cleaned
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder optional
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to Taste
• vegetable oil

Curry Dip

• 4 tbsp creme fraiche or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp mild curry powder
• 1/2 tsp srirache sauce
• 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Course Main Dish Cuisine Indian Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Servings people Ingredients 2 Salmon fillets boneless 4 tbsp creme fraiche or Greek yogurt 1-2 tsp mild curry powder 2 tsp Coriander leaves +stems - washed & cleaned 1 tsp paprika powder 1/2 tsp garam masala powder optional Salt to taste Pepper to Taste vegetable oil Curry Dip 4 tbsp creme fraiche or Greek yogurt 1 tbsp mild curry powder 1/2 tsp srirache sauce 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Recipe Notes

Tandoori Salmon

1. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. For the marinade, in a bowl add the creme fraiche or Greek yogurt, curry powder, paprika powder, garam masala powder(optional), chopped coriander, salt and pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Apply the marinade all over the salmon fillets, make it a thick coating by spooning on the marinade onto the salmon.
5. Cook the salmon in oven for about 25-30 mins, until the tops of the salmon are brownish.
6. Serve the salmon alongside the Curry Dip, asparagus and mash.

Curry Dip

1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients - creme fraiche or Greek yogurt and the sauces.
2. Mix thoroughly and serve with Tandoori Salmon.

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