Grilled Salmon Steaks with Cilantro-Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Succulent grilled salmon steaks paired with a vibrant, spicy cilantro-garlic yogurt sauce. The dish combines fresh serrano chiles, garlic, and cilantro blended with creamy Greek yogurt for a perfect balance of heat and coolness.

2 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 whole serrano chiles
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 pieces bone-in salmon steaks
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove and discard seeds from 1 chile. Purée both chiles, garlic, cilantro, yogurt, oil, honey, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth; season well with salt. Transfer half of sauce to a small bowl and set aside for serving.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Season salmon steaks lightly with salt. Grill, turning once or twice, until flesh is starting to turn opaque, about 4 minutes. Continue to grill, turning often and basting with remaining sauce, until opaque all the way through, about 4 minutes longer. Serve with reserved sauce alongside.

    8 min