Poached Salmon With Olive Oil Recipe

Salmon is one of the healthy types of fish that has numerous health benefits. Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which is good for healthy functioning of the heart, nerve system and brain. Moreover, salmon is easily digestible. That is why, fish lovers prefer salmon or tuna fish due to utilise their health benefits.

There are many salmon dishes that can be prepared in several methods. In Indian cuisine, salmon can be marinated, fried or poached. Poached salmon is very healthy for the body as the nutrients and proteins of the fish is high. So, lets take a look at the recipe to prepare poached salmon with olive oil and Indian spices.

Poached salmon with olive oil and Indian spices recipe:

Serves: 1
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes (excluding marination time)

• Salmon fillets- 2 (1 inch thick and skinless)
• Garlic- 2 pods
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp (roasted and grounded into powder)
• Coriander seeds- 1tsp (roasted and grounded into powder)
• Red chilli pepper powder- 1tsp
• Lemon- 4 slices
• Garam masala- 1tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Olive oil- 1 cup

Procedure

• Mash the garlic pods in a mortar and pestle.
• In a bowl, mix mashed garlic with garam masala, salt, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and red chilli pepper powder.
• Pour olive oil in the bowl and mix to make a smooth paste.
• Apply this paste on the salmon fillets and marinate for around 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, heat the oven to 225 degrees F.
• In a pan, heat 1 cup olive oil. After the fish marinates, add enough olive oil in the dish and dip the 1 inch thick salmon in it. Immediately transfer the pan to the pre-heated oven.
• Now, let the fish cook on medium heat for around 25-30 minutes. Take out the fish from the oven and keep them on the wire rack for 5 minutes to drop excess oil.

Your dish is ready to eat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and lemon slices. Serve poached salmon with olive oil and Indian spices hot.