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Hariyali Salmon (paleo-ish, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, low-carb option)

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A fragrant and aromatic Hariyali Salmon flavored with green herbs and Indian spices. So versatile, you can use this marinade for chicken and tofu as well.

It’s no surprise that I love fish. I incorporate fish into my diet on a weekly basis.

On one particular day when my creative juices were flowing, I figured I’d make Hariyali Salmon which is prepared with green herbs and spices.

The end result was fabulous! Even my picky eater husband who can’t seem to handle Indian spices loved this dish.

You’ll be seeing me make Hariyali Salmon often on Instastories now so follow me on Instagram.

This recipe would work well with halibut, cod, mahi mahi… basically any fish that can hold up to Indian spices. It would even work well with chicken and tofu.

Pair this dish up with brown rice, bulgar, or quinoa for a healthy grain and some veggies on the side. Just. So Good.

salmon hariyali is:

Fragrant
Delicious
Healthy
Loaded with Omega-3s
Good for you
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Healthy
High Protein
Paleo-ish (skip the tamari/soy sauce)
Low-Carb (skip the rice/quinoa)


 

How to make Salmon Hariyali step by step?

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place all the ingredients except the salmon into a coffee grinder (I love Krups). A coffee grinder works better than a food processor.
  3. Blend and it’s a beautiful green paste.
  4. You’ll need 4 pieces of salmon.
  5. Evenly distribute spoonfuls of the marinade over the salmon, spread on top and make sure you get the sides as well.
  6. Into the oven for 19 minutes exactly. Don’t overcook the salmon!
  7. Perfect and crispy. Serve with your favorite healthy grain and veggie of choice.
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Hariyali Salmon (paleo-ish, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, low-carb option)

A fragrant and aromatic Hariyali Salmon flavored with green herbs and Indian spices. So versatile, you can use this marinade for chicken and tofu as well.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time19 mins
Total Time34 mins
Cuisine Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:
Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 pounds fresh salmon
  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil* start with 1 tbsp, add more if need be
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari** I recommend <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MTKNO2K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=hwc1806-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00MTKNO2K&linkId=c4759611a8ef08255d209be8082d21d0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MTKNO2K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=hwc1806-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00MTKNO2K&linkId=c4759611a8ef08255d209be8082d21d0">Sanj</a>
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 inch piece ginger
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 green cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 1 inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • a large handful of fresh cilantro leaves
  • skip the salt*** tamari and salmon have enough salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place all the ingredients except the salmon into a coffee grinder. A coffee grinder works better than a food processor.
  • Blend and it's a beautiful green paste.
  • You'll need 4 pieces of salmon.
  • Evenly distribute spoonfuls of the marinade over the salmon, spread on top and make sure you get the sides as well.
  • Into the oven for 19 minutes exactly. Don't overcook the salmon!
  • Perfect and crispy. Serve with your favorite healthy grain and veggie of choice.

Notes

* Start with 1 tbsp of olive oil, add 1 more tbsp if need be.
** To ensure this dish is gluten-free, you need to use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce.
** For a paleo option, omit tamari/soy sauce, instead add salt to taste.
*** There is no salt in this recipe as tamari and fish already have enough salt. If you need additional salt, add a pinch.
**** For a low-carb option, make <a href="https://www.honeywhatscooking.com/2017/04/cauliflower-fried-rice.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.honeywhatscooking.com/2017/04/cauliflower-fried-rice.html/">cauliflower fried rice</a> instead of brown rice/quinoa.
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  3. Kam says

    5 stars
    Made this recipe and it came out great! Loved the hariyali flavor. I added a little bit of yogurt for consistency 🙂 would highly recommend!

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  4. Priya says

    5 stars
    Nisha, every recipe I have made of yours is a total hit, and this one is no less. I made this for a quick and healthy dinner tonignt alongside baked potatoes and my husband and I just LOVED it! Thank you for always sharing delicious, healthy recipes. I am always so pleasantly surprised by each one 😊

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  5. Sanna Pradhan says

    5 stars
    Nisha, this recipe turn out so delicious everyone in my family loved it . My husband is not a big fan of salmon , he was literally licking his fingers lol

    Thank you for sharing this recipe and continue the amazing work you do❤️. Your recipes are healthy at the same time so tasty.

    Would definitely recommend this recipe 10/10

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  6. Vindya says

    Searched your trusty blog for a salmon dish and this is the winner! I will try it for a lunch party this weekend. Do you recommend marinating overnight?

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