Entrée: Pakistan – پاکستانی اسٹائل سالمون تکہ ▶ Pakistani Style Salmon Tikka (Pakistani-Style Salmon Tikka)

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 1 hr 30 min

Total 1 hr 50 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 lb (500 g) salmon fillet, cut into 1–1.5 in (2.54 to 3.81 cm) cubes
2 / 3 cup (150 g) thick yogurt
1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)
1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) garam masala
1 tbsp (15 ml) oil (or mustard oil for more authentic flavor)
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish

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1 lb / 500 g salmon fillet, cut into 1–1.5 in cubes
2 / 3 cup (150 g) thick yogurt
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 / 2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp oil (or mustard oil for more authentic flavor)
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, spices, oil and salt in a bowl; add salmon cubes and coat well.  
2. Marinate covered in the fridge for 1–2 hours (up to 4 hours).  
3. Thread salmon cubes onto skewers (use metal or well-soaked wooden skewers).  
4. Grill on high heat or broil for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly charred and just cooked through.  
5. Remove, rest 2 minutes, garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges, and serve hot with mint chutney or salad.