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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Moroccan Salmon with Cucumber Raita

I loooove me some Costco. And you know its been a good Costco week when there are two salmon recipes close together. Now all I need is four more people in my family to feed or find my food saver from deep within the dreaded corner cabinets, where you can't reach anything.


Moroccan Salmon with Cucumber Raita 
Adapted from Simply Whisked
Serves 4
Mix:
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic pwder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 salmon filets (total 1 pound)
Mix:
  • 1/2 cup peeled and seeded cucumbers, finely diced
  • 5 ounces of plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small bowl mix first 9 ingredients and stir until a paste is formed.

Spread spice paste evenly on the salmon and bake for 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness.

While salmon is baking, stir the remaining ingredients to make the cucumber raita.

Serve cucumber raita on top of each salmon for serving.


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