EASY FISH TIKKA MASALA WITH SALMON

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https://alcoeats.com/blogs/main-dishes/easy-fish-tikka-masala-with-salmon

• Prep Time - 10 minutes 
• Cook Time - 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Tikkas or Kebabs

• ½ tsp - ALCO Kashmiri Chili Powder 
• ¼ tsp - ALCO Turmeric Powder
• ½ tbsp - Ginger + Garlic Paste
• ½ tbsp - Tandoori Masala 
• ½ tsp - Cayenne Pepper 
• Salt  - As needed
• ¼ cup - Yogurt
• 2 tbsp - Canola Oil 
•  400 g - Salmon Fillet

For the Tikka Masala Sauce

• ½ tbsp - ALCO Garam Masala
• ½ tsp - ALCO Kashmiri Chili Powder 
• Salt - As needed
• ½ tbsp - Sugar 
• ¼ cup - Cashews 
• 2 tbsp - Butter
• 2 tbsp - Sour cream
• 5 pods - Garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1-⅓ cups - Onion (roughly chopped)
• ¾ cup - Tomato paste or sauce (canned) 

Method

• Add all the ingredients from the Ingredients section “For the Salmon tikkas or kebabs” except the canola oil. Whisk well to mix them. The marinade is ready.
• Prep the Salmon by rinsing it well under tap water & drying it all up with a paper kitchen towel. Cut the fish into 1.5″ big chunks.
• Put it in the marinade & rub the marinade all over the fish pieces to coat them uniformly.
• Now, heat your favorite skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the canola oil & arrange the fish tikkas on the skillet.
• Pan sear them well by drizzling oil. Flip sides & pan sear very well. It should take you about 5 mins.
• After about 5 mins raise the temperature to high & give the fish tikkas a good char. They are all done, keep them aside on a plate. Keep aside the skillet too, you’ll deglaze & use it to cook the sauce. Do not wash it.

  How to make the tikka masala sauce

• Heat the skillet (the one you used for pan searing the fish) over medium heat. Add the butter, as it begins to melt add the chopped onion & the garlic. Sauté, deglazing the pan while sautéing & sweat out the onions & the garlic. It should take you around 5 mins. For deglazing, the onions will acquire a brown color.
• Now, add the canned tomato sauce, cashews, paprika, garam masala, sugar & salt. Stir & mix well. It should take you about 1-2 mins.
• Add water, mix well. Cover & cook over medium-low heat for 2 mins. After 2 mins turn off the flame & allow the mixture to cool down.
• Now, blend it into a fine paste. Add a little water if you find the sauce a little too tight.
• Now, in the same skillet, you may add a little more butter oil or none. Strain the sauce directly to the pan keeping the heat low. Cover & simmer for 3-4 mins.
• Add the fish tikkas & simmer covered over low flame for another 2 mins.
• Serve hot! Enjoy.