Dinner for 4

Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Name: Moroccan Spiced Salmon
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 4 skinless salmon fillets; 1 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt; 2 tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream; 1/4 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp minced fresh garlic; 1 tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro (optional)

$16.56for 420 minServes 4

Salmon fillets coated with warm spices are pan-seared and served with a cool lemon yogurt sauce.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Salmon fillets, 1.5 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
	Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical	1 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.14Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.56

Swaps

Swap salmon fillets for white fish (tilapiaabout $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

African Gluten-free High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.14 per serving$16.56 for 4

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Ingredients

4 skinless salmon fillets
1 1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
2 tbsp heavy cream or whipping cream
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp finely minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps

Stir the coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper together.
Coat the salmon with the spice mixture and olive oil.
Stir the yogurt, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and cilantro together in a small bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 4 minutes per side.
Cook until the salmon reaches 145 F and serve it with the lemon yogurt sauce.

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