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Moroccan Roasted Salmon

Tangy yogurt mixed with classic Moroccan spices serves as the marinade in this flavor packed salmon dish.
Servings 4
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 6 oz skinless center-cut salmon fillets about 1 inch thick
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a large resealable plastic bag with salmon fillets and turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Remove salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess with paper towels. Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm with quinoa salad or rice pilaf.