Tandoori Salmon with Kale
- Canola oil spray
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 cup stemmed and shredded kale (see page 30)
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound salmon fillet
- 1 lemon, halved
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain yogurt (regular, low-fat, or nonfat)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 butternut squash, peeled or not and cubed (about 2 cups)
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Tip the rice into the pot.
- Add the broth and 2 tablespoons of water and stir to make an even layer.
- Press the kale into the pot, mashing down until it fits below the halfway point.
- Place the salmon on top of the kale.
- Squeeze the juice from one lemon half and drizzle over the fish.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger, garlic, chile pepper, garam masala, and turmeric, then pour the mixture over the salmon.
- Toss in the butternut squash and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
- Slice the other lemon half into wedges for garnish.
- Serve immediately.
- Calories: 643
- Protein: 39g
- Carbohydrates: 100g
- Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fiber: 4g
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tandoori-salmon-with-kale-378785 (may not work)