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Paleo Indian Tandoori Salmon with Spiced Cauliflower Rice and Mango Chutney

A delectable paleo-friendly Indian lunch featuring succulent tandoori salmon, fragrant spiced cauliflower rice, and a tangy mango chutney. Find this mouthwatering dish on our site, along with many other flavorful paleo recipes.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 15 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Indian

Allergens

Fish, Nuts (in mango chutney)

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
  • 1 large cauliflower, grated or riced
  • 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the Mango Chutney:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat ghee or coconut oil over medium heat. Add grated cauliflower and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine mango, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 7 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  4. Broil the salmon in the preheated oven for 6 8 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
  5. Serve the broiled salmon on top of the spiced cauliflower rice, with a generous dollop of mango chutney alongside.

Chef’s Insight

The flavors of tandoori spices and Indian cuisine can be easily adapted to paleo diets.

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Cultural or Historical Background

Tandoor ovens have been used for centuries in India for cooking various types of food, including bread and meats.