Salmon tikka skewers with garlic naan and beetroot and apple salad

  • 4
  • 40 minutes plus time for preparing the barbecue and 1 hour for marinating
5.00

In this recipe, chunks of salmon are marinated in spiced yoghurt and cooked quickly over high heat until lightly charred. Served with a crunchy beetroot and apple salad and naans, this is a simple, colourful dish perfect for summer.

First published in 2025

Ingredients

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For the salmon tikka

For the beet and apple salad

For serving

  • 2 garlic naans, or chapatti, or flatbread

Equipment

  • Skewers

Method

1

Combine the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, lime zest and some salt in a bowl with the yoghurt and mix well 

2

Add the salmon and mix to combine. Allow to marinate for an hour or so 

  • 600g of salmon, skinned and cut into evenly sized chunks
3

Set up the barbecue for direct cooking

4

Once the BBQ is up to temperature, thread the salmon onto skewers and cook over direct heat for a few minutes each side or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 63°C 

5

Make the dressing for the salad by combining the maple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil with some salt and whisking to combine 

6

Toss the dressing with the beetroot, apple, dill and pumpkin seeds 

7

Serve the salmon on the naan with the salad 

  • 2 naan breads, or chapatti, or flatbread

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