Tandoori Spiced Salmon with Fresh Greens & Avocado
Makes: 4
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
This tandoori seasoned salmon makes a simply divine, elegant meal, and it's SO EASY! Serve with steamed peas and roasted butternut squash, or crusty buttered sourdough bread, basmati rice, or quinoa.
SALMON
2 salmon steaks about 6-ounces each
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil* or avocado oil
1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp Tandoori Masala Seasoning Blend* or to taste
Himalayan Pink Salt* to taste
Tellicherry Extra Bold Black Pepper* freshly ground, to taste
GREENS AND AVOCADO
2 cups mixed leafy greens butter lettuce, spinach, arugula
1 avocado sliced
6-8 grape or cherry tomatoes
2 Lemon wedges for garnish
fresh dill for garnish
Aged balsamic vinegar for drizzling
OPTIONAL
vinaigrette salad dressing
creamy mustard or aioli sauce
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tandoori masala seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the salmon steaks and let them sit for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for about 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
3. Arrange leafy greens on two plates. Add even amounts of avocado slices and grape tomatoes. Place grilled salmon on top of the greens. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.
4. Drizzle balsamic vinegar around the plate for flavor and presentation.
5. Optionally, serve with vinaigrette dressing for the salad greens and avocado, and/or a side of creamy mustard or aioli sauce.
