Baked Spiced Salmon

Name: Baked Spiced Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

The cool yogurt sauce is a pleasant accompaniment to the spice-rubbed fish.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Combine the salt, ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne; sprinkle over salmon.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, onions, cilantro and remaining lime juice. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 347 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.

Originally published as Baked Spiced Salmon in Weeknight Cooking Made Easy 2005

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annemariee

Jan 19, 2013

I didn't really care for the yogurt sauce. I will try it again without the sauce
lurky27

Jul 20, 2011

I didn't particularly care for the taste of this. Easy to make, just not suited to my taste buds.~ Theresa