Indian Tandoori-Style Salmon with Spinach Yogurt Sauce (Low-Carb)
Oven-baked tandoori salmon with a tangy spinach-yogurt sauce for a bold Indian-inspired low-carb dinner.

Total
43 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Salmon fillets
- 2 Eggs
- 4 cups Spinach
- 1/2 cup Plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- 2
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Coat salmon with the tandoori-style mixture. Bake 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- 4
Spinach yogurt sauce: wilt spinach in a pan with a splash of water until soft; blend with yogurt until smooth. Season to taste.
- 5
Optional egg element: hard-boil eggs (or soft-boil for creamier yolks). Slice and serve alongside or on top.
- 6
Plate salmon and spoon spinach yogurt sauce over. Add egg slices if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
590
30% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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