Salmon Tikka Masala

Salmon Tika Masala

Spice up your life, and salmon, with this delicious new recipe from our friend and BBQ master Steve W. It should be noted that Steve won a BBQ competition with this marinade recipe, so you know its a keeper!

We know you will love this flavourful meal, that comes together quickly and your family and friends will be clamouring for more as leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day!

Note from Steve: Due to the yogurt in the marinade, the salmon will likely stick to the grill. To avoid this, you can easily skewer the salmon and cook it over the heat but not directly on the grill, but resting the skewers on something heat resistant (Steve uses a brick!). If you do decide to do this method, your cook time will increase slightly.

Ingredients

Salmon Marinade

• 2-4 portions of Skipper Otto salmon - skin on or off
• 1/2 cup full fat plan yogurt
• 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp salt

Sauce

• 1/2 Tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic - minced
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (or to taste)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Cilantro - fresh and chopped as garnish

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger and 1 tsp of salt.
2. Add salmon, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat a grill for medium high heat.
4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute then add 1 tsp cumon, paprika and 1 tsp salt and stir.
5. Stir in tomato sauce and cream, and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. While the sauce is simmering, remove the salmon from the marinade and grill for about 2 minutes per side or to your liking. Cook salmon to about 120-125F.

Plating:
Portion out basmati rice to each plate and top with a piece of salmon and any other vegetables or sides you prefer. Spoon over some sauce and garnish with cilantro - enjoy!

Servings: 2-4 people

Recipe shared with us by our friend and member Steve W. – see more of his recipe creations on Instagram