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    Spicy Tomato Garlic Salmon

    Published Apr 7, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links

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    tomato garlic salmon

    This salmon dish is amazing! It will truly blow you away. The sauce is so good, it will make you want to face plant in it! I mean I love other preparations as well, like a good sheet pan salmon. But this spicy tomato garlic salmon is my all-time favorite recipe for salmon.

    salmon filet with red sauce and cilantro on basmati rice

    Best Weeknight Salmon Recipe!

    It is actually a super simple prep too. The ideal weeknight dinner meal! First of all salmon is such a quick cook. But I like to get a light sear on the salmon before dunking into that luscious spicy tomato garlic sauce. One of the best things about this sauce is that it comes together in a blender, so easy! You will be be amazed by how good and easy this dish is!

    The amazing flavor of this dish comes from the combination of ingredients for the sauce. Its spicy, sweet, sour and salty all in one bite. Then the salmon adds that meatiness (umami) to give you the complete flavor profile in every bite you take!

    salmon filet over basmati rice on gray plate

    Prep the Salmon

    1. Make sure you buy salmon filets that are pre-prepped for you. If you have a whole salmon filet, just cut it into smaller sections so they can easily be dredged in flour and pan fried.
    2. Coat the salmon in a flour and salt mixture
    3. Lightly pan fry for about 3 minutes on each side. Just a slight crust on the outside.
    4. Set the salmon filets aside until the sauce is ready.

    Tomato Garlic Blender Sauce

    This spicy tomato garlic sauce perfectly compliments a fish like salmon. Its super flavor packed and yet you can still get the flavor of the salmon through the sauce.

    Get your blender ready. Add all of the sauce ingredients into the blender:

    • garlic
    • cilantro
    • chili peppers
    • canned San Marzano tomatoes
    • smoked paprika
    • cumin seeds
    • lemon juice
    • sugar
    • salt and pepper
    canned tomato and cilantro
    cilantro garlic tomato in blender
    smoky tomato garlic sauce in blender

    Add of the sauce to the skillet and heat until you reach a simmer. Add the salmon filets back in and cook for another 10 minutes. And that its!

    Serve this spicy tomato garlic salmon with basmati rice, a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and squeeze of lemon! So good!!

    bite of salmon and tomato garlic sauce

    For more spicy seafood dishes check out: Baked Masala Fish Tacos, Sun-Dried Tomato Crab Spaghetti with Chili Garlic Oil , 15 Minute Shrimp Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce

    salmon filet over basmati rice on gray plate

    Spicy Tomato Garlic Salmon

    Spicy tomato garlic salmon is a quick, easy to make, super flavorful and healthy dinner option that the whole family with love!
    5 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 305 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound salmon filet cut into 4 small filets
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
    • ¼ fresh cilantro leaves optional, for garnish

    Spicy Tomato Garlic Sauce

    • 1 12 oz can San Marzano style tomatoes
    • 5-6 garlic cloves
    • 2-3 small green chili peppers
    • ¼ fresh cilantro leaves
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoons salt

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour and salt. Lightly dredge each side of the salmon filets in the flour. Sear the salmon on both sides until lightly browned about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, onto paper towel lined plate, set aside.
    • In a blender, add in all ingredients for the sauce. Blend until smooth.
    • Back to the skillet, add cumin seeds and allow to roast for about 1 minute. Add in the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes, add the salmon filets and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with basmati rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1218mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword salmon, spicy salmon, spicy tomato garlic salmon, easy salmon dinner
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    1. Jere Cassidy

      April 14, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      The sauce sounds amazing and honestly have never put a tomato sauce on salmon, can't wait to give this recipe a try.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        April 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        Yes the tomato and salmon may seem odd but its such a great pair!

        Reply
    2. Kristina Tipps

      April 14, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon but always revert to my 2 go-to marinades. This is a new one that we loved!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        April 17, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks I hope you like it Kristina!

        Reply
    3. Kim Guzman

      April 14, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great, quick meal! I love just the hint of spicy heat, so perfect with the San Marzano tomatoes. Salmon is definitely on my agenda for this weekend.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        April 17, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        the san marzano are so good! They taste different than other canned tomatoes!

        Reply
    4. Addison

      April 14, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at garlic! This salmon is incredibly flavorful!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        April 17, 2021 at 4:03 pm

        It is heavy on the garlic! But it is really great!

        Reply
    5. Linda

      April 15, 2021 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon and this is a great idea to enjoy it and will add this to my dinner rotation

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        April 17, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        Its such a favorite of mine! I have to stop myself from making it too often lol!

        Reply

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