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Quick-Cured Salmon Steaks with Grilled Tomatoes and Tzatziki

Quick-Cured Salmon Steaks with Grilled Tomatoes and Tzatziki

Name: Quick-Cured Salmon Steaks with Grilled Tomatoes and Tzatziki
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 4 (8-ounce) wild sockeye or coho salmon steaks or fillets (1 inch thick); 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup minced seeded unpeeled Persian or English cucumber; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; Warm pita wedges and grilled on-the-vine cherry tomatoes, for serving

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Salmon steaks are essentially two fillets attached by the spine of the fish. Less expensive, and easier to grill than a fillet, these steaks are quickly cured in a brown sugar-based dry cure that’s also wonderful on fillets.Note: Salmon fillets can be used in place of salmon steaks for this recipe.

By Justin Chapple

May 2020

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Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford

Recipe Summary

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Yield:

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together brown sugar, salt, and paprika in a large, shallow dish. Add salmon; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, flipping salmon occasionally.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, stir together yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in a bowl; season with salt to taste.
Step 3

Preheat grill to medium (350°F to 450°F). Using a spatula, scrape off most of the marinade from salmon; discard marinade. Place salmon on oiled grates; grill, covered, until slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to a platter. Serve with tzatziki, warm pita wedges, and grilled tomatoes.

Make Ahead

Tzatziki can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead.

Suggested Pairing

Citrusy, medium-boded California rosé.

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