Salmon Tikka Masala

This delicious Salmon Tikka Masala, an Indian-inspired dish is simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with coconut milk and spices, perfect served with naan, roti, or over rice.

This delicious dish can also be made with chicken, fish or tofu as the sauce is flavorful and is the star of the dish. Although the ingredient list may look long, it’s mostly spices, which I always have on hand for when I am craving Indian food. Salmon: skinless salmon filets, cut into four pieces. You can use frozen wild-caught fish if you don’t have fresh. Spices: Fresh grated ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, cardamom, salt Aromatics: Garlic and onion sauté in butter or ghee with the spices. Sauce: Canned petite diced tomatoes (You can also use regular size diced tomatoes) and full-fat canned coconut milk. Herbs: Garnish with fresh cilantro. Salmon is my favorite fish and I try to incorporate it in my diet a few days a week.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
• 1/2 tablespoon ghee , or coconut oil to make it DF, W30
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup canned petite diced tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons full fat canned coconut milk*, shake well
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, for serving