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Tandoori Salmon with Kale

Garam masala is the basic mix of Indian spices. You can purchase it at ethnic or health food stores. Use your favorite chile pepper in this dish. Jalapeños work fine, as do Anaheim or other green chiles, or even red pepper flakes if that’s what you have in your cupboard. For additional garnishing, use sprigs of fresh mint or cilantro. If your diet is dairy-free, try this recipe with plain soy yogurt.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Canola oil spray
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 cup stemmed and shredded kale (see page 30)
1/2 to 3/4 pound salmon fillet
1 lemon, halved
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt (regular, low-fat, or nonfat)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 butternut squash, peeled or not and cubed (about 2 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.

    Step 3

    Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Tip the rice into the pot. Add the broth and 2 tablespoons of water and stir to make an even layer.

    Step 4

    Press the kale into the pot, mashing down until it fits below the halfway point.

    Step 5

    Place the salmon on top of the kale. Squeeze the juice from one lemon half and drizzle over the fish. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

    Step 6

    In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger, garlic, chile pepper, garam masala, and turmeric, then pour the mixture over the salmon.

    Step 7

    Toss in the butternut squash and lightly season with salt and pepper.

    Step 8

    Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Slice the other lemon half into wedges for garnish. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 9

    Calories: 643

    Step 10

    Protein: 39g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrates: 100g

    Step 12

    Fat: 12g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 80mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 585mg

    Step 15

    Fiber: 4g

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