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Spicy Salmonwith Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Recipe by Henri Kalkmann on InstagramAdded 10 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A protein‑packed salmon dish simmered in a spicy chickpea‑tomato sauce, brightened with lemon and fresh herbs. The bold heat of Sambal Oelek pairs perfectly with the richness of the salmon, while a creamy cottage‑cheese side adds a cool contrast. Quick to make in one pot, it delivers a satisfying, high‑protein dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a stainless steel pot over medium heat.

  2. Add chopped garlic and ground spice to the oil and stir.

  3. Add sliced garlic and continue stirring for a moment.

  4. Stir in Sambal Oelek, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes, mixing into a red sauce.

  5. Add canned chickpeas to the sauce and stir.

  6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

  7. Finely chop green herbs and set aside.

  8. In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, dill, diced onion, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper; mix well.

  9. Place the raw salmon fillets into the pot, submerging them in the red chickpea sauce.

  10. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pot, letting the juice drip into the sauce.

  11. Cook the sauce and salmon together for exactly 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  12. Garnish the finished dish with the chopped green herbs before serving.

Tips while you cook

Stir Occasionally
During the 30‑minute cooking step, stir the sauce and salmon occasionally.
Prep Cottage‑Cheese Mix Early
Combine cottage cheese, dill, onion, lemon juice, and pepper before adding the salmon.
Herb Garnish Ready
Finely chop the green herbs and set them aside early.

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