Salmon Tikka Masala Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs of salmon

Salmon marinade:

• ¼ cup of greek yogurt
• ¼ cup of rice vinegar
• 1 ½ tsp of fresh ginger
• 6 cloves of garlic
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper powder
• 1 tsp of smoked paprika
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 ½ tsp of sugar

Sauce:

• 1 ½ tbsp of ghee
• 1 red onion chopped
• 1 ½ tsp of fresh ginger
• 6 cloves of garlic
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper powder ( optional to more or less to taste )
• 1 ½ tsp of smoked paprika
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp of curry powder
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt ( Optional more to taste)
• 2 tsp of sugar
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream

Garnish:

• Fresh sliced red onions
• Sliced Serrano peppers
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut up skinless salmon into 1-inch cubes and let it marinate in spice mixture for at least 15 minutes . Next broil on high for 5 min each on both sides (10 minutes total).
• On a large skillet, add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for one minute. Add all the spices and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes. Reduce heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Add heavy whipping cream and tomato paste and simmer for another 7 minutes. Stir sauce as needed making sure not to allow it to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add sauce to the blender and blend until smooth. Drizzle sauce over salmon and garnish with lime, serrano peppers, and cilantro. Enjoy it by itself or with basmati rice!