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Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Bold and vibrant tandoori salmon rice bowls made with yogurt-marinated salmon roasted at high heat and served over fluffy basmati rice with cool, refreshing raita.


Ingredients

2 lbs center-cut salmon filet, skin removed

½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt

2 teaspoons grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, grated

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon ancho or New Mexico chili powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1¼ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (for raita)

2 baby or Persian cucumbers, peeled

¼ teaspoon ground cumin (for raita)

  • 1 garlic clove, grated (for raita)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 3 cups steamed basmati rice
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro and mint leaves, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the raita by grating the cucumbers and mixing them with yogurt, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, mint, and cilantro. Season lightly and refrigerate.
  3. Cut the salmon into 2-inch cubes or leave as filets if preferred.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, ginger, garlic, lemon zest, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss the salmon in the marinade until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange salmon pieces on the baking sheet with space between them.
  7. Bake for about 8 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes until lightly charred at the edges.
  8. Serve the salmon over basmati rice with a spoonful of raita.
  9. Garnish with sliced red onion, fresh herbs, and lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not marinate the salmon longer than 30 minutes to avoid overpowering the fish.

Cooking at high heat keeps the salmon tender and juicy.

Raita helps balance the warm spices.

Great served in bowls or wrapped in naan.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg