Cardamom Maple Salmon
Cardamom Maple Salmon pairs rich salmon with a fragrant blend of cardamom, coriander, paprika, black pepper, and salt, rounded out by maple syrup and grapeseed oil. Its warm, lightly sweet Indian-inspired flavor makes it a distinctive choice for an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed meal with guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cardamom Maple Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir salt, paprika, cardamom, coriander, and black pepper together in a bowl. Add oil and maple syrup; stir until evenly combined.
- 2
Preheat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Dredge salmon pieces in the maple syrup mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
- 4
Cook salmon in the preheated pan until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Calories 304.22 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 34.06 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 6.8 g 2%
- Total Fat 15.34 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.35 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.15 mg High 27%
- Sodium 142.01 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 6.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 581.84 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 24.34 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cardamom Maple Salmon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Grapeseed Oil, Ground Cardamom, and Ground Coriander. Each serving provides about 304.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cardamom Maple Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Grapeseed Oil, Ground Cardamom, Ground Coriander, Maple Syrup. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cardamom Maple Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cardamom Maple Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cardamom Maple Salmon healthy?
- Cardamom Maple Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 304.22 calories and 34.06 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 142.01 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.35 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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