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Salmon Tikka Skewers

Juicy salmon tikka skewers with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, lemon and warm spices. Quick to cook, lightly charred and brilliant with naan or salad.

Salmon Tikka Skewers

Salmon Tikka Skewers

🔥 Easy ⏱ Prep 20 mins | Cook 8 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 700g skinless salmon fillet, cut into large chunks
  • 120g natural yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp tikka paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • To Serve:
  • Garlic naan
  • Cucumber salad
  • Beetroot and apple salad
  • Mint yoghurt
  • Lemon wedges

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 430
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Carbs: 8g

Method

  1. Cut the salmon into large, even chunks.
  2. Mix the yoghurt, tikka paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala, cumin, oil and salt.
  3. Gently coat the salmon in the marinade.
  4. Cover and chill for 45 minutes.
  5. Thread the salmon onto skewers.
  6. Cook on a hot grill, BBQ or griddle for 6 to 8 minutes, turning carefully.
  7. Rest for 2 minutes.
  8. Serve with naan, salad, mint yoghurt and lemon.

Notes

Salmon cooks quickly, so keep the chunks fairly large and avoid turning them too often. Metal skewers help the fish cook evenly.