Grilled Salmon With Spiced Almonds Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon With Spiced Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, about 4 sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, about 2 small sprigs, or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; kosher salt; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice; ½ cup Fisher Sliced Almonds; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon curry powder; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 14 lbs salmon, cut into 6 oz. portions; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 large lime

Servings: persons

1 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, about 4 sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, about 2 small sprigs, or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon paprika
kosher salt
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice
½ cup Fisher Sliced Almonds
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
2 14 lbs salmon, cut into 6 oz. portions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 large lime

1
Make the yogurt sauce: Whisk the yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill, mint, cumin and paprika in a medium bowl with a pinch of salt.
2
Taste for seasoning.
3
Stir in the cucumber.
4
Set aside.
5
Toast the almonds: Preheat oven to 350F.
6
Toss the almonds with olive oil, curry powder, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
7
Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.
8
Grill the salmon: Preheat grill.
9
Arrange the salmon filets on a baking sheet.
10
Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
11
Drizzle with the oil.
12
Place the salmon on the medium hot area of the grill and allow to cook until they start to lightly char, 5-8 minutes.
13
If desired, you can grill the limes as well.
14
Use a metal spatula to gently turn the salmon on their second side.
15
For medium well or well done, cook a few minutes longer.
16
Serve the fish: Remove the fish and transfer to a serving platter.
17
Sprinkle the fish with a squeeze of lime juice and the curried almonds.
18
Serve the yogurt sauce on the side.
19
Note: Making the yogurt sauce a few hours to 1 day in advance will give the flavors time to blend and infuse.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, about 4 sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, about 2 small sprigs, or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon With Spiced Almonds falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Salmon With Spiced Almonds

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