Description
Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Lemon Yogurt Sauce is a flavor-packed dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Morocco right to your table. Tender salmon fillets are seasoned with a rich blend of spices, then baked to perfection and served with a creamy lemon yogurt sauce that adds a refreshing contrast. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this quick and easy recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped dill or mint
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and rub the spice mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For the sauce, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill or mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the baked salmon drizzled with lemon yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg