Salmon with Yogurt-Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon with Yogurt-Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1 small cucumber, peeled; Salt and pepper; 10 cardamom pods, seeds removed and hulls discarded (see note); 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg pieces (smack a whole nutmeg with a hammer); 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, if necessary; 4 6-ounce salmon fillets; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 small cucumber, peeled
Salt and pepper
10 cardamom pods, seeds removed and hulls discarded (see note)
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg pieces (smack a whole nutmeg with a hammer)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, if necessary
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Lime wedges

1
If yogurt is very thin, put it in a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl.
2
Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
3
Chop flesh, sprinkle it with salt and put in a strainer over a bowl.
4
If making spice mix (see note), combine all spices in a skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Grind to a coarse powder in a spice mill.
6
Put a skillet over medium heat; if it is other than nonstick, add oil.
7
Season fish with salt and pepper and add it to pan; raise heat to medium high.
8
Combine cucumber with yogurt and one tablespoon of spice mix in a bowl; taste and adjust seasoning.
9
After salmon has cooked for 4 minutes, turn it and cook on other side another 2 to 5 minutes.
10
Serve, browned side up, with sauce and lime on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 1 small cucumber, peeled, Salt and pepper, 10 cardamom pods, seeds removed and hulls discarded (see note), and more.

Yes, Salmon with Yogurt-Curry 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.

Salmon with Yogurt-Curry Sauce

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