Salmon in a Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon in a Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Caraway Seeds; 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 whole Salmon Fillets; Salt And Pepper; 8 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 6 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped; 1 whole Serrano Chile, Roughly Chopped (leave Seeds In); 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon; 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1/2 cups Water; 2 teaspoons Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Caraway Seeds
3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 whole Salmon Fillets
Salt And Pepper
8 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
6 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped
1 whole Serrano Chile, Roughly Chopped (leave Seeds In)
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/2 cups Water
2 teaspoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

1
In a small skillet, toast the caraway seeds until theyre slightly darker in color and aromatic in scent, about 2 minutes.
2
Let them cool a smidge, then grind them in a spice mill or small food processor.
3
Set aside.
4
(Note: I tried my using my mortar and pestle, and those seeds wouldnt budge.
5
Hmmm.)
6
Toss the flour in a shallow dish.
7
Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides, then lightly dredge them through the flour, shaking off any excess.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a cast iron or regular skillet, and sear the salmon until nice and browned, 2 minutes per side.
9
Set them on a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
10
In a food processor, toss in the garlic, serrano chile, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika, caraway, and 2 tablespoons oil.
11
Blitz until the mixture becomes as paste-y as you can get it.
12
Back in the cast iron, heat up the last 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
13
Add the garlic paste and bloom for 30 seconds.
14
Add the tomato paste and water.
15
Stir and mix and sniff.
16
Add the sugar and lemon juice and stir, stir.
17
Toss in a pinch of salt and pepper.
18
Simmer 30 more seconds.
19
Now, add the salmon fillets to the skillet, lower the heat to a light simmer, cover and let it cook for about 6 more minutes.
20
The salmon will finish cooking as it absorbs the sauce.
21
Toss in some cilantro and serve her up!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 Tablespoon Caraway Seeds, 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, 2 whole Salmon Fillets, Salt And Pepper, and more.

Yes, Salmon in a Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce 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!

Salmon in a Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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