QUICK HEALTHY TANDOORI SALMON TACOS

Extremely delicious tandoori fish tacos using yogurt and tandoori spices, served with a fresh pico de gallo and a yogurt sauce.

I wanted to share a very light healthy recipe today. Adding a fish like Salmon to your weekly menu is a great way to boost essential nutrients. Fish in general has lower calories and saturated fat and cooks very quickly. It’s a good source of protein, fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals. There is also no need for tenderizing or marinating fish, so that makes it perfect for a quick healthy weeknight meal that is full of flavor.

RECIPE NOTES

FISH: I used salmon because my kids really enjoy the flavor. But use the fish you like. Any white firm fish would be great. Keep in mind that fish usually does not need to be marinated for long. Especially if the marinade has vinegar or citrus it can start to cook the fish. Fish has a tendency of sticking to the pan, if you can use a nonstick pan.

SPICES: The spice mixture is simple. You can use a preblended tandoori spice mixture of your choice. This recipe is mild, add more chili powder if you would like it spicier.

TORTILLAS: Use corn or flour tortillas. Warming tortillas in the microwave will give them a chewy texture. Warm in a skillet, using some butter or oil if you like them a little crispy. You can char them a bit on an open flame using kitchen tongs.

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QUICK HEALTHY TANDOORI SALMON TACOS

Servings 6 tacos

Ingredients

1 lb. salmon, cut in 2inch pieces
3-4 garlic cloves, finely minced
juice of lemon
2 tbsp. yogurt
1/2 tsp. red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp. kashmiri chili powder (mainly for color, you could use paprika)
1 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. salt (adjust to taste )
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
oil
corn or flour tortillas

PICO DE GALLO

2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium red onion, diced
Juice of 1 lime
jalapeno pepper, (diced (optional))
salt and pepper to taste
fresh chopped cilantro

YOGURT SAUCE

1/2 cup yogurt
1 garlic, finely grated
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
some milk to thin out the consistency
fresh cilantro

Instructions

FOR FISH

In a medium bowl. Mix all marinade ingredients together, add salmon and coat well. Set aside.
Using a non-stick pan, heat 1-2 tbsp. oil and pan sear the fish 2-3 minutes each side in batches. Cover and set aside.

PICO DE GALLO

Dice tomatoes, onions and jalapenos by hand or using a food processor. Mix in lime juice, salt and pepper to taste and cilantro. Mix well. Set aside.

YOGURT SAUCE

In a small bowl add yogurt. Use a little milk or water to thin out the consistency of the yogurt. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper and some finely chopped cilantro.