Description
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the exotic tastes of North Africa to your kitchen. The salmon fillets are perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices, creating a deliciously juicy meal that pairs beautifully with a zesty lemon yogurt sauce. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pat dry salmon fillets and coat them generously with the spice rub. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place marinated salmon skin-side down on a lined baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Serve the salmon with a dollop of lemon yogurt sauce and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg