Tandoori Salmon

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Salmon marinated in a spicy, warm tandoori marinade and cooked to perfection for a flavorful weeknight meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 3

Calories: 280kcal

Wash and pat dry salmon with paper towel and cut into 3 or 6 pieces.
In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil and salt. Add salmon and coat with spice paste evenly on both sides using a small silicone spatula. You can allow this to marinate for 20 mins or cook right away if you are short on time.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange salmon on it. Broil on high for 8 to 10 minuets or until salmon starts to brown on the top and flakes easily with a fork. Depending on the thickness of the salmon adjust the cooking time.

Preheat the Airfryer at 400 F for 5 mins. Air Fry at 380 for 8 to 10 minutes. If you have cut salmon into smaller pieces it will cook in just 5 minutes.
Serve with cumin rice and a side of spicy cabbage salad. For a low carb meal, serve it with caulilfower rice.

The best place to buy salmon is at a fish market. I also like the wild salmon fillet from Costco. You can also buy frozen salmon but try to buy wild-caught. If using frozen salmon, make sure to defrost it overnight in the refrigerator before marinating.
Pat dry the salmon before marinating to avoid extra liquids.
Marinate the salmon for at least 20 minutes.
You can use salmon skinless or with skin on.
Use fresh garam masala. Homemade garam masala works the best.
Kashmiri red chili powder is a mild chili powder. If using spicier red chili powder, reduce the quantity to ½ or 1 teaspoon.

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