Spicy Salmon Tikka Masala

Name: Spicy Salmon Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 4 ounces salmon fillet; 1/4 cup coconut yogurt (or cashew yogurt for a nut-free option); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Pinch of ground cardamom, (cinnamon or nutmeg works too); 1/4 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup diced tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar (optional); 1 lime wedge, for serving; Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional); 1/4 cup cauliflower rice, cooked

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Spicy Salmon Tikka Masala recipe is a quick and easy meal to prepare for dinner. Ready in only 30 minutes, serve with cooked cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:35:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories298.4 kcal (15%)

Total Fat16.3 g (23%)

Carbs14.6 g (6%)

Sugars7.2 g (8%)

Protein25.6 g (51%)

Sodium372.9 mg (19%)

Fiber2.7 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

4 ouncessalmon fillet

¼ cupcoconut yogurt

or cashew yogurt for a nut-free option

1 tablespoontomato paste

1 teaspoongaram masala

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

¼ teaspoonturmeric

ground cardamom

cinnamon or nutmeg works too

¼ cupvegetable broth

¼ cupdiced tomatoes

¼ teaspoonbrown sugar

for garnish, optional

¼ cupcauliflower rice

cooked

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate the salmon: In a bowl, combine coconut yogurt (or cashew yogurt), tomato paste, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, cardamom, and salt and pepper. Coat the salmon fillet with the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Simmer the sauce: In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Cook the salmon: Add the marinated salmon to the simmering sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and flakey.

Step 4

Finishing touches: Stir in the brown sugar (optional) and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 5

Serve with flair: Serve the tikka masala immediately with a squeeze of lime wedge and garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).