This flavorful pan fried salmon is made with a mix of Indian spices ( very healthy, Paleo, Keto and gluten free)
Salmon is a fish that took me time to warm up to. I love fish and it was an important part of my diet, having grown up in coastal Kerala. We had an abundant supply of various kinds of fish, but salmon was not one of them.
I have, over time, come to enjoy and love the taste of salmon. Compared to its Indian counterparts, it’s a high fat fish. It should be your best friend, going by the latest research. Why? You may ask..
Benefits of Salmon
Salmon is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It is a brain favorite, as it high in the fatty acids that the majority of the brain is made up of. Oily fish like Salmon are rich in DHA, that make up a significant part of the brain’s fatty acids. Remember, our body is incapable of producing DHA on its own, we must supply it through our diet. Read more about the health benefits of salmon here
Two servings of salmon a week is what we ideally should be aiming for, the more the better. Go for wild salmon, as that is more nutritious than its farm raised counterpart.
Recipe for Pan fried salmon
This simple recipe for salmon calls for an Indian spice rub that can impart so much flavor. This rub is a common across many Indian households, including mine, except that the fish would be different. Pair this spicy pan fried salmon with some cooling salad if you are on a paleo or keto diet or otherwise going minimal carb.
Quick Healthy Pan Fried Salmon
Ingredients
- 0.5 lbs. Salmon
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp chilly powder
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 sprigs of coriander leaves ( Finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil to fry
Instructions
1. Mix all the ingredients except salmon and coconut oil in a bowl.
2. Pat dry salmon on both the sides.
3. Marinate salmon with the above mixture. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
4. Heat coconut oil in a pan (set heat to medium) and fry salmon for 3 minutes skin side up until golden brown.
5. Flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes. ( Heating times may vary depending on preference for medium to well-done salmon).
6. Enjoy with salads for a low carb option.
Notes
Pan fried Salmon goes well with rice. If you are carb conscious, have it with healthy salads. Salmon is a fatty fish and releases oil, you can reduce the oil used for frying if you desire.
Notes : Salmon is done when it easily flakes off with a fork. You will sometimes see a strange white liquid oozing out of salmon when you cook it. It is called Albumin and it is coagulated protein oozing out of the muscle fibers of the fish as it cooks. This is produced to a greater extend if you subject the fish to harsher cooking i.e. high heat or cooking for a longer duration.
So go ahead and try this delicious healthy recipe. Give us a comment below if you like it!
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