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Delicious freshly cooked salmon on a plate - 4 tasty salmon recipes

Salmon Tikka Masala, Oven-Baked Salmon with Asparagus, Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce, Salmon in Creamy Spinach Sauce

Enjoy a variety of delicious salmon recipes, including spicy Tikka Masala, light Oven-Baked Salmon with Asparagus, sweet Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce, and creamy Salmon in Spinach Sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Fish, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Tikka Masala
  • 2 fillets 2 salmon fillets (500–600 g total), cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 150 ml 150 ml tomato sauce
  • 120 ml 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp tikka masala paste or seasoning
  • 250 g 250 g cooked basmati rice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cilantro for garnish
Oven-Baked Salmon with Asparagus
  • 2 fillets 2 salmon fillets (500–600 g total)
  • 200 g 200 g asparagus
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon slices for serving
Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce
  • 2 fillets 2 salmon fillets (500–600 g total)
  • 120 ml 120 ml passion fruit pulp or juice
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Salmon in Creamy Spinach Sauce
  • 2 fillets 2 salmon fillets (500–600 g total)
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 80 g 80 g spinach
  • 120 ml 120 ml heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 30 g 30 g parmesan cheese, optional

Method
 

Salmon Tikka Masala
  1. Season the salmon lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and cook the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tikka masala paste and tomato sauce, then simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
  5. Add the salmon pieces and cook gently until the salmon is just done.
  6. Serve over the cooked basmati rice and finish with cilantro on top.
Oven-Baked Salmon with Asparagus
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Place the salmon and asparagus on a baking tray.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the salmon is juicy and the asparagus is tender.
  5. Serve with lemon slices on the side.
Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce
  1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear in a pan with oil until golden on both sides.
  3. In a small pan, combine passion fruit and honey. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the butter until melted and mixed.
  5. Spoon the passion fruit sauce over the salmon before serving.
Salmon in Creamy Spinach Sauce
  1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and cook in a pan until lightly golden.
  2. Remove the salmon and set it aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt the butter and cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the heavy cream and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce over it.

Notes

Adjust the level of spice in Tikka Masala and use fresh cilantro for garnish. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Various vegetables and sides can complement these dishes.