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Indian Tandoori Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 2 · medium

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Indian Tandoori Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Vibrant tandoori-spiced salmon fillet with charred edges and smoky aromatics, paired with fragrant cilantro-lime basmati rice and charred broccolini. This dish captures authentic Indian tandoor flavors using a hot cast-iron skillet for restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on, room temperature before cooking
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat, plain
  • 2 tbsp tandoori spice blend, or combine: 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
  • 8 oz broccolini, fresh, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 wedges lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tandoori spice blend, minced ginger, garlic, and 1 tbsp lime juice to create tandoori paste.

  2. 2

    Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Spread tandoori paste evenly over both fillets, coating thoroughly. Let sit 10 minutes.

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