Tandoori Salmon

Name: Tandoori Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, patted dry; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; to taste salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp oil for grilling; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 lime lime, cut into wedges

Tender salmon fillet coated in aromatic tandoori spices and yogurt, then grilled to perfection. Smoky, tangy, and rich with spiced flavor.

30 minMediumServes 4360 cal/serving

IndianDinnerGrillHigh ProteinGluten-Free

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, patted dry
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
to taste salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp oil for grilling
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp lemon juice, to taste salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
2

Pat 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each dry with paper towels.
3

Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.
4

Place in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
6

Remove salmon from the refrigerator and let sit for 10 minutes to bring closer to room temperature.
7

Place the fillets skin-side down on the grill.
8

Cook for 12-15 minutes, without flipping, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
9

Remove salmon from the grill carefully using a spatula.
10

Garnish with fresh 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve with 1/2 lime cut into wedges lime.

Questions

Can I make Tandoori Salmon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Tandoori Salmon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Tandoori Salmon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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