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Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Fillets (Dahi Machhali Masaledar)

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"Indian-style salmon that tastes great served over basmati rice, but anything you choose will work." — jpmcminn

Directions

Combine the yogurt, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger, cilantro, ground coriander, cumin, salt and turmeric in a resealable plastic bag. Close bag and mix everything together until evenly combined. Add the salmon and toss until well coated with the marinade; marinate overnight.
Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking pan.
Remove salmon from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Place onto prepared baking pan and broil in preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, five to seven minutes per side.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 18, 2007

I love Indian food and I love salmon, but this combination seemed kinda weird at first. However, it smelled fantastic while it was marinating. I only had one mid-sized fresh salmon steak (I was cooking for only myself) but left the marinade as is. I supposed if I was making the full recipe I would double or add more marinade. This fish was awesome! It wasn't spicy (I held back on the cayenne and I should of added more). I always eat my salmon with lemon, and this tasted amazing on its own. I will definitely be making this one on a regular basis.

—pinkypink

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 22, 2011

I did not think flavor went well with salmon. I marinaded salmon overnight(as the recipe said)and add more yogurt to mixture. I prepared two fillets with this recipe, and after I ate the first fillet, I poured honey glaze over the second one to see if it would give salmon more flavor, but it still did not work. The baste was too watery during the cooking process, and I had to pour some juice out the pan halfway through cooking salmons. Instead of garlic cloves, I substituted garlic powder, everything else was the same. Overall, I was not satisfied with dish.

—Sabray

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Jan 09, 2008

I wish I could give this recipe six stars. I would seriously pay for this in a restaurant--it's that good. Great with fruited rice pilaf from this site.

—thistle53597

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Mar 22, 2008

We loved this! My husband is an Indian chef. I made this for dinner one night and he really enjoyed it! (Which is saying a lot, since he's not a huge fan of fish). Even the kids ate it...but they're used to the spicy stuff. I can't imagine eating Salmon any other way after trying this recipe.

—healthy, but tasty

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May 06, 2008

I had already stuck some salmon in a bag with some ginger and garlic with a little olive oil when I came across this recipe. I whipped it up and added it to the bag. The flavor of this fish was just wonderful. Not too strong, just even taste and goodness. I will definately try it again.

—umomar

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Mar 05, 2008

This turned out really hot, and I'm not usually a fan of very spicy foods, but in this case it was a fresh, short lived burn, which was cooled by the moist fish and yogurt. I'm trying to get more fish into our diet, and this is a great way to add variety to our menu because it really tastes different than typical fish recipes.

—MAPLESUGAR

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Nov 26, 2007

I love this recipe! It was so easy to make and so good to eat. The combination of spices really complimented the salmon. I've shared this recipe with lots of friends and even the kids asked for seconds.

—Nomadette24

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Apr 26, 2010

I loved this dish! I was skeptical about the potential heat becasue of the cayenne pepper and made my 1, 4 and 6 year olds an alternative. It turned out to only be a slight kick, so the kids will definately be in on the dish next time.

—AndreaG

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Nutrition

Calories
365 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
8.8 g
3%

Cholesterol
100 mg
33%

Fat
18.9 g
29%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
37.8 g
76%

Sodium
731 mg
29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Yogurt-Marinated Salmon Fillets (Dahi Machhali Masaledar)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 365
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.9g 29 %
** Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
** Cholesterol 100mg 33 %
Sodium 731mg 29 %
** Potassium 840mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 37.8g 76 %
** Sugars 4.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 62 %
** Niacin 150 %
** Vitamin B6 74 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 30 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.