Grilled Salmon with Spiced Almonds
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill, about 4 sprigs or 1 tsp. dried dill
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint, about 2 small sprigs, or 1/2 tsp. dried mint
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- Kosher salt
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice
- 1/2 cup Fisher Sliced Almonds
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. curry powder
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 1/4 lbs. salmon, cut into 6 oz. portions
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large lime
- Make the yogurt sauce: Whisk the yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill, mint, cumin and paprika in a medium bowl with a pinch of salt.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Stir in the cucumber.
- Set aside.
- Toast the almonds: Preheat oven to 350F.
- Toss the almonds with olive oil, curry powder, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.
- Grill the salmon: Preheat grill.
- Arrange the salmon filets on a baking sheet.
- Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with the oil.
- Place the salmon on the medium hot area of the grill and allow to cook until they start to lightly char, 5-8 minutes.
- If desired, you can grill the limes as well.
- Use a metal spatula to gently turn the salmon on their second side.
- For medium well or well done, cook a few minutes longer.
- Serve the fish: Remove the fish and transfer to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the fish with a squeeze of lime juice and the curried almonds.
- Serve the yogurt sauce on the side.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-salmon-with-spiced-almonds.html (may not work)