1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (2-pound) fillet salmon, cut horizontally into 1-inch thick slices
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
1/2 orange
Heat grill to high. Place spices in a small saute pan and toast on the grill for 45 to 60 seconds, shaking the pan several times, or until just fragrant. Let cool slightly and grind in a spice grinder or coffee grinder until finely ground.
Process yogurt, onion, lemon juice, zest, cayenne, and toasted spices in a food processor until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate if not using for a while.
Thread salmon onto skewers so the fish lies flat. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly charred and just cooked through. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side and drizzle the juice of 1/2 orange over all.



















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By BessieSmith
Smithfield, VA
on November 16, 2010
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I only made the sauce and liked the spices. I would recommend cutting back on the cayenne.
By mina_mann_11783749
Sammamish, CO
on April 05, 2009
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I am Indian and the spices and dished are similar to Mid East cooking, I would increase the yogurt to 2 cups or half the spices. The yogurt recipe is very similar to what we make which is called raita and I only add a little salt, coriander and cumin and it's fine. If you want to try the actual recipe, it's actually good but increase the yogurt and halve the spices.
By diane_11768085
Bellevue, WA
on March 29, 2009
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I have just thrown out my batch of the yogurt sauce - the measurements must have been off because the flavors were just way too strong. So disappointed and what a waste of money. The grilling of the salmon is great as always....
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