Best Tandoori Salmon With Cucumber Sauce Recipes

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TANDOORI SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



Tandoori Salmon with Cucumber Sauce image

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Side     Bake     Roast     Salmon     Cucumber

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 pounds salmon fillets
1 cup plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 1/2 tablespoons Tandoori Seasoning (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows)
Tandoori Seasoning
1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
1/4 cup whole coriander seeds
2 tablespoons black cardamom seeds
1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons whole fenugreek
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
(makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
2 European-style cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
(makes 8 servings)

Steps:

  • Rinse the salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Cut it into 8 equal pieces. Place in a single layer on a rimmed plate or tray, skin side down.
  • Mix the yogurt with the garlic, ginger, and Tandoori Seasoning. Spread it evenly over the salmon pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Arrange the oven racks so that the top rack is just above the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to convection roast at 500°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and place the salmon on the pan. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes or just until the salmon is cooked.
  • Remove the salmon to a warmed serving tray, sprinkle with mint, and serve with the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.
  • Tandoori Seasoning
  • Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced. Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350°F. Combine the peppercorns, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, and cumin seeds and spread in a shallow baking pan.
  • Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and roast for 20 minutes, until aromatic. Cool. Combine with the remaining spices in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until finely pulverized.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
  • Combine all the ingredients and put in a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

QUICK POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



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There's no reason to shy away from cooking fish at home with a recipe as effortless as this one. Besides basil, try using dill, fennel or coriander in the herby sauce. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 small onion, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 peppercorns
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In an 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray, combine the first 6 ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture comes to a boil, 2-3 minutes., Carefully add salmon to dish. Cover and microwave at 70% power until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 5-1/2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cucumber, onion, salt and basil. Remove salmon from poaching liquid. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



Salmon with Cucumber Sauce image

A thick and creamy white sauce with chopped cucumber tops broiled salmon fillets in this tasty main dish from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Special enough for company, it also makes a fast weeknight supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash salt
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Broil salmon 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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