Description
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant culinary delight that transports your taste buds to the bustling markets of Marrakech. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, this dish is paired perfectly with a zesty lemon yogurt sauce, making it an ideal centerpiece for any dinner party or casual weeknight meal. Your guests will be mesmerized by the bold flavors and stunning presentation, leaving them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the Salmon: Generously coat each salmon fillet with the spice mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and place salmon skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for another 8-10 minutes until flaky.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey (if using), cumin powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the salmon beautifully and drizzle with lemon yogurt sauce. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider using skin-on salmon. - Feel free to substitute salmon with other fish varieties like trout or cod.