Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad

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Three ingredients you probably already have on hand--curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice--meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon. This healthy and easy dinner recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds sustainable wild or farmed salmon, cut into 4 portions

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ½ cup sliced cucumber

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot

  • ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  3. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the salmon, turning once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, cilantro and shallot with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  5. Serve the salmon with the yogurt sauce and the cucumber salad.

Tips

Tip: To oil your hot grill rack, soak a paper towel with vegetable oil and hold it with tongs to rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
13g Fat
4g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Vitamin A 327IU 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 25mcg 6%
Sodium 383mg 17%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 650mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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