Curried Minty Salmon

Ingredients:

For Salmon:

• 1/2 lb wild caught fresh salmon deboned with or without skin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 tbls ghee
• Mix of coriander powder, turmeric, cayenne, garlic powder, black pepper Or any meat masala (without sugar, chemicals etc.) to taste
• Salt to taste

For Raita:

• 1/2 cup shredded cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup whole milk yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Salmon:

• Wash the fresh salmon and pat it dry.
• Lightly coat both sides of the salmon with ghee.
• Mix the chopped mint leaves and all other dry ingredients to form a dry spice mix.
• Rub dry spice mix onto both sides of the salmon.
• On a skillet on low-medium heat, pan sear the salmon for 2-5 min each side depending on thickness (or until the fish is cooked enough to easily flake off). Be sure to not overcook the salmon.

Raita:

• Mix together the yogurt, chopped mint leaves, cucumber, salt and pepper.

Serving Suggestion:

• Top the cooked and hot fish with the mint yogurt raita and serve with a big helping of vegetables.

Nutrition:

• Total calories ~ 550
• Protein ~ 65 g
• Fat ~ 30 g
• Carbs ~ 8 g
• Wild Caught Salmon: One of the healthiest foods ever! Super high in protein, very rich omega 3 fatty acids which have innumerable health benefits, truly heart healthy and reduces cancer risk! 1/2 lbs of walk caught salmon has  200% tryptophan, 200% vit D, 150% selenium, 100% vit B3, 100% vit B12, 70% magnesium and much more!

Meal Options:

This is a meal in itself but if this isn’t enough…

• Have it with a side of baked sweet potato or…
• Have it with a side of butter/ghee sauteed beans and mushrooms.

Real food rules!

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Recipe: Raj Ganpath