Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon
Cold roasted salmon is coated in a fragrant Moroccan-inspired blend of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, allspice, sugar, and salt, then brightened with fresh lime juice. The richly spiced, gently sweet flavor makes this dish an elegant choice for a make-ahead lunch, buffet, or relaxed dinner with guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, allspice, and sugar; set aside.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse the salmon with cold water and pat dry. Lightly sprinkle the skin with the spice mix, then place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix evenly over the salmon. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 4
Sprinkle the salmon with lime juice and roast in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove it from the oven and allow it to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. The salmon will still be rare when removed from the oven but will continue to cook as it rests. After 15 minutes, wrap the fish tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 5
Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 6
The salmon will still be rare when taken out of the oven but will continue to cook as it rests.
- 7
After 15 minutes, wrap the fish tightly in foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 214.95 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 33.97 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 2.39 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.08 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.74 mg High 27%
- Sodium 129.67 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 572.35 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 22.82 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Chilled Moroccan Spiced Roasted Salmon is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 27 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Ground Allspice, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 214.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon?
- About 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon healthy?
- Chilled Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 214.95 calories and 33.97 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 129.67 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Mustard, 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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