Chilli, Coconut & Lime Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes
It really doesn’t get much quicker or easier than this! Whenever we’re short on time, my partner and I turn to this brilliant recipe from Rukmini Iyer’s India Express. It’s one of those wonderfully simple dinners that requires very little effort but is packed with flavour - chilli, coconut, lime and juicy roasted tomatoes with salmon.
Ingredients
1 fresh red chilli
A handful of mint leaves, plus extra to serve
2 cloves of garlic
Juice of 2 limes
1 red onion, thinly sliced
250g vine cherry tomatoes, halved
2 sustainable salmon fillets
4 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp neutral or olive oil
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas 6.
Tip the coconut, chilli, mint leaves, garlic, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the sea salt into a spice grinder or high-speed blender or Nutribullet and blitz roughly until the chilli looks evenly incorporated through the coconut (you’ll have a reddish, greenish rubble).
Mix the sliced onion and cherry tomatoes in a medium roasting tin along with the remaining oil. Make space for the 2 salmon fillets, place them in the tin skin side down, then pat a tablespoon of the coconut-chilli mixture evenly over each fillet. Scatter the remaining mixture over the onions and tomatoes.
Transfer to the oven to roast for 20–25 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Scatter with mint leaves and serve hot, with brown rice alongside if you wish.
NOTES: You can substitute the salmon for cod, haddock or another firm-fleshed white fish – it’ll take about the same time to cook. To carb it up in the same tin, start by roasting off cubed sweet potato with a little olive oil and salt in your roasting tin for 30 minutes, before continuing with the recipe as above.
Nutrition Highlights
Rich in omega-3 fats - Salmon is one of the best dietary sources of the long-chain omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, which support heart and brain health and help regulate inflammation in the body.
A great source of protein - Salmon provides high-quality protein, helping to make this a filling and satisfying meal.
Packed with protective polyphenols - Tomatoes and chilli provide polyphenols and antioxidants, which help protect our cells from oxidative stress and support overall health.
Fibre for a healthy gut -Tomatoes, wholegrain rice and other plant ingredients contribute fibre, helping to support healthy digestion and nourish the beneficial bacteria in our gut.
Healthy fats help with absorption - The fats in the salmon and coconut help our bodies absorb fat-soluble nutrients and compounds from the meal.
