Savory 20-Minute Tandoori Salmon Rice Bowls
Quick and flavorful tandoori salmon served over a vibrant rice bowl with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with tandoori spice mix, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the salmon in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, chopped spinach, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, mix plain yogurt with lemon juice for the dressing.
- Serve the salmon on the rice mixture and drizzle with yogurt dressing.
Notes
Let the salmon marinate with the spice mix for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Consider using quinoa or cauliflower rice as a substitute for cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg