Baked Salmon with Garam Masala Olive-Oil Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp honey(optional)
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it.

2. 2

   Make the glaze: in a small bowl, mix olive oil, garam masala, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Pat salmon dry, place on the baking sheet, and brush generously with the garam masala olive-oil glaze.

4. 4

   Bake for 18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and is opaque in the center.

5. 5

   While the salmon bakes, toss cucumber and cherry tomatoes with a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley (if using). Serve alongside the salmon.