Sweet Almond Paprika Salmon
Posted on: March 30, 2025. Updated on: March 30, 2025.
by Carolina Gelen
Sweet Almond Paprika Salmon
Tired of the same old ways to cook and serve salmon? Turn it into a dip! Specifically, into a creamy yogurt dip topped with cubed, roasted salmon and a sweet and crunchy almond paprika oil. Serve with pita or your favorite bread and enjoy!
Looking for other dinner ideas? Try:
- caramelized fennel pasta
- garlic herb pasta with spaghetti squash
- orange chicken roast with fennel and shallots
- one-pan lemon pepper salmon with leeks
- salmon bisque
- sesame chicken pot pie
- miso white bean soup with roasted tomatoes
- sun-dried tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons
- French dip pizza
- one-pot white bean soup with turkey, leeks and kale
- fish katsu piccata
Sweet Almond Paprika Salmon
Servings: 2 to 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 medium salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cups greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 lemon
- Honey
- Pita, for serving
Instructions
- To a small saucepan, add the oil and heat until sizzling. Add the almonds and toast, frequently stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the paprika. Stir until combined.
- Heat the oven to 425°F (215°C).
- To a baking sheet, add the salmon, season with a generous pinch of salt and drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to combine. Bake for 6 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes, until the edges are slightly charred and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, garlic, parsley, a pinch of salt and the zest and juice of a lemon. Stir until combined and season with more salt as needed.
- Assemble the sweet almond paprika salmon dip: Swirl the yogurt dip on a plate, creating a well in the center. Add the salmon to the bowl and top with the paprika almond oil. Drizzle the almond paprika salmon with a bit honey of honey to balance out the savory notes and serve with pita or your bread of choice.
