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Tandoori Salmon Kebabs

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By: Diana Posted: 6/30/18 Updated: 4/29/22

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Tandoori salmon kebabs are perfect for a summer BBQ! Served in fresh pitas with a simple cucumber salad.

Tandoori salmon recipe

This tandoori fish recipe is one of my all-time favourite recipes. It’s perfect for a summer BBQ when served with fresh pitas and cucumber raita salad. The fish needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, in a very delicious flavourful marinade. This dish can be ready in under one hour!

I’m a big fan of Indian flavours, and always loved tandoori chicken so I thought why not try and make tandoori fish?

tandoori salmon with thyme

Tandoori Fish Marinade

The best thing about the recipe is the marinade of course! In the past, when I thought about tandoori I imagined that it was so complicated to make with ingredients that you can’t easily find in your local grocery store. I’ve always loved tandoori flavours, and once I learned how to make it I figured that it’s much easier than I ever thought!

The ingredients that you will need to make the marinade are quite simple:

  • Chilli, lime, garlic, and ginger.
  • Yogurt – I used Greek yogurt.
  • Garam Masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and salt.

Simply mix all of the marinade ingredients together, and your tandoori marinade is ready!

tandoori marinade

How to Make Tandoori Salmon

If using frozen fish then thaw (I usually take out the fish from the freezer, and put it in the fridge overnight) then cook it on the next day. You can either cut the fish into cubes if making kebabs or leave the fish slices as they are.

Prepare the marinade, add the fish to the marinade and let it coat the fish well. Then cover the bowl with a cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. I normally leave the fish to marinate for about 2 hours.

tandoori marinated salmon

If making kebabs, then thread the salmon on skewers. If not, then get a fish grill basket.

You can either BBQ or grill the tandoori salmon, I chose to BBQ over coal as I love the flavours much better. But grilling also works perfectly fine.

bbq tandoori salmon recipe

What to Serve Tandoori Salmon With

I love tandoori salmon kebabs when served in fresh pita pockets, with a simple yogurt cucumber salad with cilantro, coriander, and cumin. You could also serve with fresh naan bread, or tortilla bread to make wraps.

Tandoori salmon with cucumber raita and pita bread - recipe

It’s also great when served with rice, salad on the side, and lemon wedges. Or even mashed potatoes, and a simple tomato garlic salad!

I also created a step by step video to show you exactly how I cooked this salmon.

 

If you love salmon, then you should also try my teriyaki salmon bowls, salmon tacos or my honey garlic salmon recipe.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Tandoori salmon recipe
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Tandoori Salmon

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Marinate: 30 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Author: Diana
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Tandoori salmon kebabs are perfect for a summer BBQ! Served in fresh pitas with a simple cucumber salad.
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Tandoori salmon kebabs are perfect for a summer BBQ! Served in fresh pitas with a simple cucumber salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 portions salmon

Tandoori marinade:

  • 1 clove garlic turned into paste
  • 200 grams yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pinch of salt

To serve:

  • 2 pita bread
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 100 grams yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the salmon. Remove the skin, then cut into bite-size pieces.

To make the tandoori marinade:

  • In a medium bowl, mix all of the marinade ingredients until well combined.
  • Add the fish to the marinade and let the marinade coat the fish well.
  • Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Thread the salmon on skewers.
  • BBQ or grill for 5-7 minutes on each side.

Notes:

Serve the tandoori salmon kebabs with a simple raita and naan or pita bread. To make the raita, mix cucumbers with yogurt, cilantro, ginger, garam masala and salt. 

Video

Nutrition Information

Calories: 299kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 227mg, Potassium: 722mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 480IU, Vitamin C: 3.1mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2.7mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Amanda Grimes says

    Posted on 12/3/21 at 10:37

    5 stars
    This simple recipe was a real find – I go back to it time and time again. It’s a firm family favourite.

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  2. Sandra says

    Posted on 4/10/21 at 20:41

    Is there anything I can substitute the yogurt with or can I just leave it out ? I don’t eat anything with dairy.

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 4/12/21 at 14:48

      Hi Sandra, you can substitute the yogurt with full fat coconut milk.

      Reply
  3. glenn hutton says

    Posted on 12/1/18 at 09:34

    5 stars
    I don’t seem to cook fish that often but this sounds delicious and a great way to get more!

    Reply
  4. Margaret Gallagher says

    Posted on 7/2/18 at 13:02

    5 stars
    These look totally delicious – sure the whole family will enjoy them

    Reply
  5. emily says

    Posted on 7/2/18 at 05:29

    I feel like I always make salmon the same old boring way and I love this unique version on skewers with tandoori flavoring! This recipe looks so good!

    Reply
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