Tandoori Salmon

I love Tandoori preparations.So simple, yet packed with flavor and irresistible!They look great on any table and are versatile enough to be served as an appetizer or a main dish.They look elegant, smell heavenly and are always a crowd pleaser.They're one of my most popular party appetizers and I've made many different versions both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian.

They're surprisingly easy and flavorful and do not require much effort.You can marinade them overnight and grill them the next day!I love using local ingredients and creating dishes with an Indian twist and this is one such example where I've combined my favorite preparation with my favorite fish Salmon!Often you will find Tandoori dishes having a reddish color,that is due to the addition of food coloring and is purely optional.I have made mine without any color here.


Salmon as we all know is known for its health benefits.Its good for the heart and brain and is a tasty, earthy and a slightly sweet fish, that is also one of the richest source of Omega 3 fats.Its also a good choice of protein thats full of high quality vitamins and minerals.My family loves Salmon and I try to make it at least once a week.


Source:Global Aquaculture Alliance

Try my Tandoori Salmon and you'll find yourself craving for more and more of this succulent and delicious dish!


Tandoori Salmon
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Ingredients:


Salmon-2-3 fillets either whole or cut into cubes
Yoghurt-2-3 cups of thick yoghurt
Tandoori Masala-2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Lemon juice-1 tbsp
Oil- 2 tbsp
Chaat masala- to sprinkle (easily available at your Indian Grocer's)


Process:


Put all the ingredients except oil and chaat masala into a zip-lock bag and marinade in the refrigerator for about 5-6 hours or overnight.
Place the pieces on a greased aluminium foil on a baking sheet.Drizzle oil all over the pieces and grill on medium high for about 20 minutes or until Salmon is just cooked and has the beautiful grill marks.
Arrange some salad leaves, red onions and lemon wedges along with the salmon and sprinkle some chaat masala all over.Enjoy!

For a vegetarian version try my Tandoori Paneer Tikka !!