Smothered in a light, flavorful yogurt sauce, this salmon steak, whether in the skillet or on the grill, will literally melt in your mouth. The salmon recipe is almost impossible to mess up and quick enough to have it on the table in less than 20 minutes.
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Ingredients list for the grilled salmon steak recipe
For the salmon
- 2 thick salmon steaks
- Vegetable oil
- Coarse salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Lime juice, to taste
For the yogurt cilantro sauce
- 1 cup (250ml) Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lime + juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes or paprika (optional)
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Directions
The sauce
1. Combine the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper.
2. Taste the sauce and season or rectify the flavors as you wish. More lemon, more cilantro, more pepper… Adjust until you want to eat it by the spoonful!
The salmon steak
1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium fire. Brush salmon steaks on both sides with oil; sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper. You can remove the skin if you don’t want it.
2. Grill salmon until golden and just cooked in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon the cilantro sauce over salmon steaks and sprinkle with pepper flakes or additional seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately with lime wedges alongside.
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Grilled Salmon Steak Recipe
by eatwell101
Yield:
Prep Time: min
Cook Time: min
This salmon steak recipe is a simple and delicious dinner with a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 2 thick salmon steaks
- Vegetable oil
- Coarse salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- Lime juice, to taste
For the yogurt cilantro sauce
- 1 cup (250ml) Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lime + juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes or paprika (optional)
Instructions
The sauce
- Combine the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Taste the sauce and season or rectify the flavors as you wish. More lemon, more cilantro, more pepper... Adjust until you want to eat it by the spoonful!
The salmon steak
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium fire. Brush salmon steaks on both sides with oil; sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper. You can remove the skin if you don't want it.
- Grill salmon until golden and just cooked in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon the cilantro sauce over salmon steaks and sprinkle with pepper flakes or additional seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately with lime wedges alongside.
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