Description
A sizzling salmon dish infused with Moroccan spices, finished with a bright lemon‑yogurt sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, ginger.
- Heat olive oil, sear fillets skin‑side down, flip after crust forms.
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, yogurt until smooth; set aside.
- Finish salmon with yogurt sauce, garnish with mint.
- Serve immediately with couscous or side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Moroccan