Indian Spiced Salmon Recipe

Name: Indian Spiced Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces boned salmon fillets (6 oz. each, about 1 in. thick); 2 sweet onions, peeled and slivered (1 lb. total); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground fennel (see notes); 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

4 pieces boned salmon fillets (6 oz. each, about 1 in. thick)
2 sweet onions, peeled and slivered (1 lb. total)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fennel (see notes)
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
lemon wedge

1
Rinse salmon and pat dry. Line a 12- by 18-inch baking pan with foil and set pieces, skin down, 1 inch apart in pan. Scatter onions around salmon.
2
In a small bowl, stir together butter, brown sugar, coriander, fennel seeds, cayenne, cardamom, cumin, salt, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice. Brush mixture evenly over tops and sides of salmon pieces.
3
Bake in a 400u00b0F oven for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil; broil salmon 6 inches from heat until top is bubbling and well browned and fish is opaque but still moist-looking in the center of the thickest part (cut to test), 4 to 6 minutes.
4
With a spatula, transfer salmon pieces to a serving dish (leave skin behind) and surround with onions. Sprinkle with cilantro and garnish with lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces boned salmon fillets (6 oz. each, about 1 in. thick), 2 sweet onions, peeled and slivered (1 lb. total), 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Spiced Salmon

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Variations & substitutions

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