By now you must know I’m obsessed with anything “tikka masala”, and so here is another rendition of my tikka masala sauce using salmon. This recipe is outrageously good, and it’s hard to believe it’s whole30, sans the rice. I was hoping to deliver this recipe in January when everyone was going whole30 crazy, however between being home in NJ and on vacation in Mexico, I couldn’t deliver. So here it is now.  Salmon Tikka Masala prepared in a creamy cashew sauce with aromatic spices. While the salmon bakes, I prepare the cashew sauce. I then combine the salmon with the sauce which results in a delicious Fish Curry. if you don’t eat salmon, you can always substitute chicken, tofu, or just make my Paneer Makhani.

salmon tikka masala is:

Incredibly Flavorful Whole30, skip the rice Paleo, skip the rice Dairy-Free Gluten-Free, use gf asafoetida Healthy Balanced Versatile how to make salmon tikka masala recipe step by step?

Prepare the Paste + Bake the Salmon

  1. Take cashew and water into a NutriBullet.  2. Blend into a paste.
  2. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies, and onion to the cashew paste. 4. Blend all the ingredients together.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the marinade – ingredients under salmon marinade. 6. Place the salmon onto a foiled baking sheet. Place into the oven once preheated. Bake for 19 minutes.

Make the Tikka Masala Sauce

  1. Heat up a wok on medium heat. Add oil followed by cumin seeds, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, and asafoetida. Saute for about 30 seconds. 2. Add the cashew paste and cook for 10 minutes on low-medium heat. Season with salt. Stir often. 3. Add the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes on low-medium heat. 4. Once done, add water. Stir gently until all the ingredients combine.
  2. This is what you should have. 6. Season with coriander powder and red chili powder. 7. Chop red and green bell peppers. 8. Add the bell peppers to the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until slightly soft.
  3. Add garam masala and dry kasoori methi leaves. 10. Remove the salmon from the oven. 11. Finally, add the baked salmon to the tikka masala sauce and cook for a few minutes.

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