Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this easy-to-make Moroccan Spiced Salmon. Infused with aromatic spices and served with a refreshing lemon yogurt sauce, this dish is perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Tender salmon fillets are complemented by zesty yogurt, creating a delightful balance that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and zest the lemon.
- In a small bowl, mix cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice blend over the salmon fillets; let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with the lemon yogurt sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg