Cubes of grilled salmon on a pan with sprigs of leaves and lemon wedges.

Spiced Pan-Grilled Salmon

Name: Spiced Pan-Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 750 g Skinless Salmon (3-4inch pieces); 4 Lemon Wedges; 1 tsp Mixed Herbs (optional); 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Cooking Oil; 3 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder; 1 tsp Black Peppercorn (coarsely ground); 0.75 cup Thick Yogurt/Curd; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Water

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

Prep Time

2hr

Cook Time

20min

Total Time

2hr 20min

IndianLunchDinnerSideMeatGluten-FreeSeafood

Our Spiced Pan-Grilled Salmon is the perfect dish to kick off your week. It's simple, but it packs a ton of flavor. The combination of aromatic spices and delicate balance of heat make this a dish that's sure to impress your friends and family. We recommend serving it with a salad or rice.

Ingredients

4 Servings

750g
Skinless Salmon (3-4inch pieces)
4
Lemon Wedges
1tsp
Mixed Herbs (optional)

For Marination

2tbsp
Lemon Juice
2tbsp
Ginger-Garlic Paste
1/2tsp
Turmeric Powder
3tbsp
Cooking Oil
3tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1tsp
Cinnamon Powder
1tsp
Black Peppercorn (coarsely ground)
3/4cup
Thick Yogurt/Curd
1tsp
Salt
1/4cup
Water

Method

Wash and pat dry salmon pieces.

For Marination

Put the salmon in a large flat bowl and coat the pieces with lemon juice, salt, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and turmeric. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium flame. Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, kashmiri red chilli powder and water. Stir continuously and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a bowl.
Add cinnamon powder, salt, black pepper and yogurt/curd to the bowl. Mix gently and keep aside for later use.
Pour the prepared yogurt mix on the salmon pieces. Gently mix together and ensure salmon pieces are covered evenly.
Let the marinated salmon rest for at least an hour. For better flavour, refrigerate for 2-3 hours for flavours to meld in.

For Grilling

Heat a grill pan on medium to high flame. Brush it with oil.
Place the salmon pieces on the pan and let them cook for 5-7 minutes.
Check the underside of the salmon for grill-lines. Once you see the grill-lines, flip the pieces and let them cook again for 5-7 minutes.
Keep turning the salmon every 1-2 minutes till evenly cooked.
Sprinkle the salmon with mixed herbs and toss them gently for a minute in the pan.
Garnish the salmon with lemon wedges. You can also add lemon wedges with the mixed herbs and toss them on the pan for 1 minute.
Serve hot with the salad, rice, or the dip of your choice.