March 26, 2022
Salmon Tikka Masala
I like to make up a big batch of this sauce as it freezes well. Then freeze in smaller portion and thaw overnight or even just before use! This is great on salmon, chicken, paneer, or even meatballs.
Servings: 4
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
Sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 14.5 ounce can tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Lakanto monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream, if dairy-free
Instructions
- Combine the cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl and then rub onto the salmon filets. Place the filets onto a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet and set aside to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200ºF.
- Heat a medium sized pot to high heat and add oil and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Then add the garlic and ginger and stir, cooking until fragrant, about one minute. Add the garam masala and cayenne, cook for another minute. Add tomato paste and tomatoes as well as the sweetener. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 30 minutes. Add the cream and salt off heat and puree the sauce well with a blender (an immersion blender works wonderfully here). This can be made ahead and rewarmed the next day, though you will want to keep it from boiling.
- While the sauce cooks, bake the salmon at 200ºF for 20 minutes, or until the fish is just beginning to flake, or registers 120ºF inside. It will have a more raw appearance but be cooked at this point.
- To serve, place salmon onto serving plates, top with sauce and fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.19
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Tikka Masala
Amount per Serving
Calories
492
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
165
mg
55
%
Sodium
1152
mg
50
%
Potassium
1524
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
840
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Curried Zucchini
Earthy and savory Indian-inspired flavors make this a delicious and easy zucchini side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeño stem and seeds removed, sliced thin
- 2 medium zucchini quartered and cut to 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika omit for nightshade-free
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mango powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- pinch of asafoetida optional
- 1 tablespoon cilantro minced, for garnish, optional
- Korean red pepper flakes optional, omit for nightshade-free
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat and add the oil. Add the garlic, onion, jalapeño, and ginger and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini along with all remaining seasonings. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the squash is tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and chili and serve.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.26
Nutrition Facts
Curried Zucchini
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
300
mg
13
%
Potassium
305
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
306
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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