Baked Salmon

Baked Salmon

Ingredients :

1/2 lb. salmon fillet, cut into 2 & 1/2 inch strips lengthwise( leave the skin on one side) 
1 tsp Red chili powder 
1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
1/2 tsp cumin powder  
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 
1 tsp lemon juice or tamarind paste 
Salt, to taste
Oil spray
 

Preparation :

Wash and cut the fish in 2 & 1/2" strips lengthwise .
In a flat bowl , mix all the ingredients except salmon and oil ; Slide in the fish pieces in the marination mix , coat them well ; Keep the fish marinated for 15 to 30 mins in refrigerator. 
Set the oven temp.to 350 degrees.
Cut several pieces of aluminium foil in 5"-5" squares  ; Spray oil on them. 
Place the marinated salmon strips , with skin down on the middle of each foil ; pick 2 opposite sides of the foil and fold them three times creating a nice little pocket ; Repeat the procedure with the other two sides. Make sure to leave enough space to allow the fish cook in its own steam.
Once the oven is preheated, place them evenly on a oven safe baking dish, cook for 15 minutes.
Switch off the oven and let it rest for another 2-3 minutes to blend in the flavors. Be careful of the hot steam while unwrapping the pockets.  
Serve hot with rice and any side dish of your choice.