Tandoori Salmon: Spice Marinated Salmon Recipe

Name: Tandoori Salmon: Spice Marinated Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pieces Salmon filets; 1 tsp Cooking sake; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Plain yogurt (optional); 1/2 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1/2 tsp Red chili powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (or if you have it, mustard oil); 1 clove, finely chopped Garlic; 1 Onion; 1 Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 pieces Salmon filets
1 tsp Cooking sake
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Plain yogurt (optional)
1/2 tsp Cumin powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Vegetable oil (or if you have it, mustard oil)
1 clove, finely chopped Garlic
1 Onion
1 Salt and pepper

1
Wash the salmon well, sprinkle with cooking sake or lemon juice and leave for 10 minutes.
2
Season generously with salt.
3
While the salmon marinates, mix the ingredients together.
4
You can omit the yogurt and just rub the spices on the salmon - it's delicious that way too.
5
(I tried it out.)
6
Put the combined ingredients in a container or a plastic bag, add the salmon and coat it well.
7
Leave to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
8
Preheat the oven to 180C.
9
Oil a piece of aluminium foil, place the salmon on it and drizzle with more oil.
10
Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
11
You can cook it in a frying pan instead.
12
While the fish is cooking, slice the onion lengthwise (with the grain), and stir fry in a frying pan with about 1 teaspoon of oil.
13
Cook until it's a light golden brown, and season with salt and pepper.
14
When the fish is cooked, it's done.
15
Serve with vegetables or other accompaniments of your choice.
16
Serve the salmon on top of a bed of the stir fried onions, or serve the onions on top, or on the side...
17
Enjoy while warm, with white rice, naan or paratha breads.

165

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 pieces Salmon filets, 1 tsp Cooking sake, 1/2 tsp Salt, 2 tbsp Plain yogurt (optional), and more.

Yes, Tandoori Salmon: Spice Marinated 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!

Tandoori Salmon: Spice Marinated Salmon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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