SALMON WITH YOGURT-CURRY SAUCE

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With its rich flesh, salmon is so strongly flavored that you can pair it with just about anything. Here I cook it with a yogurt sauce that contains just chopped cucumber and spices. If you use farmed salmon and a nonstick skillet, you won't even need to add any fat. That's because farmed salmon is so high in fat (fattier than wild salmon, and it's the beneficial omega-3 type, too) that it's difficult to overcook. This is not to say you can put it on the stove and walk away, but that precision is a goal rather than a necessity. Even if you like your fish cooked through, the result will be a piece of meat that still has a fair amount of moisture in it.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 small cucumber, peeled
Salt and pepper
10 cardamom pods, remove seeds and discard hulls
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg pieces (smack a whole nutmeg with a hammer)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, if necessary
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • If yogurt is very thin, put it in a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Chop flesh, sprinkle it with salt and put in a strainer over a bowl.
  • If making spice mix (see note), combine all spices in a skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind to a coarse powder in a spice mill.
  • Put a skillet over medium heat; if it is other than nonstick, add oil. Season fish with salt and pepper and add it to pan; raise heat to medium high. Combine cucumber with yogurt and one tablespoon of spice mix in a bowl; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • After salmon has cooked for 4 minutes, turn it and cook on other side another 2 to 5 minutes. Serve, browned side up, with sauce and lime on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 746 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mahobo Bapaletswe Dipuo
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Faith Mwangi
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The salmon was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Taslima Aktar
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less curry powder. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Davon Ringgenberg
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the salmon and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impressive and delicious dish.


umer choduhary
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This recipe was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sphe Sigdi
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The salmon was dry and the sauce was too thin. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


MS MUSFIK
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lindelwa Malindy
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The salmon was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Anene Kamsiyochi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less curry powder. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Raja Gaming
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the salmon and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impressive and delicious dish.


Sherzai pardis
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This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


damian paco Santiago
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I was a bit skeptical about the yogurt curry sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so smooth and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the salmon. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight mea


Ramprit Kumar
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Misty Vinson
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This salmon with yogurt curry sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced and the salmon was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.