Tamarind Marinated Salmon
with bok choy /cauliflower rice
After we featured Tamarind Marinated Chicken several reviewers noted that the dish would be good with fish, so we're featuring it that way. Sweet and tart, tamarind is a great match for the flavors of the salmon.
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Ingredients
Tamarind Marinade:
- Garlic - 2 cloves, chopped
- Honey - 1 Tbsp
- Tamarind concentrate - 3 Tbsp
- Bragg's / coconut aminos - 3 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
Tamarind Marinated Salmon:
- Cauliflower - 12 oz, florets
- Butter - 1 Tbsp
- Salmon - 1 lb
- Tamarind Marinade (ingredients listed separately) - ~1/2 cup
- Limes - 1, wedges
- Cilantro - 2 Tbsp, chopped
Seared Baby Bok Choy:
- Garlic - 3 cloves, thinly sliced
- Bok choy, baby - 12 oz, halved and chopped
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
424
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
28g
43%
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Saturated Fat
6g
31%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
66mg
22%
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Sodium
554mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
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Sugars
11g
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Protein
27g
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Prep
- Cauliflower rice - (Skip if rice was made ahead for Monday.) Pulse florets in a food processor until broken up into ‘rice’-sized bits. Cook rice in one of two ways: 1) Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes and then fold in butter. Season with some salt and pepper; or 2) Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add butter. Saute cauliflower in heated butter for ~5 minutes, until tender but still crunchy. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. Watch this video for the full how-to on cauliflower rice. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Garlic (for marinade and bok choy) - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Make marinade - Combine garlic (portion for marinade), honey, tamarind concentrate, aminos, oil (portion for marinade), and red pepper flakes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Bok choy - Halve bok choy lengthwise and then rinse thoroughly in cold water in case any dirt got trapped in the stems. Drain and then chop. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Salmon - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating while salmon marinates.) Rinse and dry fish. Pour marinade into a baking dish and place salmon non-skin side down into the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Limes / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
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Make
- Heat oven to 425F / 218C degrees.
- Bake salmon in marinade for 12 to 15 minutes (you can leave it in the baking dish used for marinating).
- While salmon cooks, heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil (portion for bok choy) and then chopped bok choy to the pan.
- Saute bok choy for ~3 minutes and then add sliced garlic. Saute for another 3 to 5 minutes, until bok choy is tender but still crunchy.
- Season with some salt, pepper, and lime juice if desired.
- If cauliflower rice was made ahead, reheat in the microwave.
- Serve salmon and bok choy over cauliflower rice. Enjoy with cilantro on top and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
424
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
28g
43%
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Saturated Fat
6g
31%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
66mg
22%
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Sodium
554mg
23%
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Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
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Sugars
11g
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Protein
27g
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Reviews
Ratings
23 reviews
Was it good? Yes. Did the tamarind sauce make it better than most fried rice? Not really. Otherwise solid easy recipe.
0 HelpfulDelicious. However, couldn't find tamarind concentrate at my regular grocery store so I ended up purchasing a "tamarind sauce" instead.
0 HelpfulI enjoyed this, and it came together pretty easily since I'd already made the rice and started the marinade early in the day.
0 HelpfulThis was pretty good. I had to order tamarind concentrate from Amazon as no store in my area carried it. My local store also does not carry baby bok choy, so I used regular bok choy sliced thick. It was a light but satisfying meal.
0 HelpfulNot bad. Pretty standard salmon meal. I found tamarind at our local Asian market, but I didn't feel like it added anything special to the fish.
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