Description
Mediterranean-inspired grilled salmon skewers bring coastal flavors to your plate with zesty herbs and lemon. Perfect for summer gatherings, these delicate fish skewers offer a quick, elegant meal you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds wild salmon fillet (skinless), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, cut into pieces roughly the same size as the salmon cubes
Herb and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- 2 large lemons, 1 sliced into very thin rounds, 1 cut into wedges for serving
- 8 metal skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the outdoor grill to a moderate temperature zone, ensuring consistent heat distribution for even cooking of the delicate salmon pieces.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by vigorously whisking together fragrant olive oil, finely chopped parsley, and pungent minced garlic in a small mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Select wooden or metal skewers, utilizing two parallel sticks per kebab to provide enhanced stability and effortless manipulation during grilling.
- Carefully thread the salmon cubes onto the skewers, interspersing them with vibrant bell pepper segments and folded lemon slices to create a visually appealing and flavor-packed arrangement.
- Generously coat the entire skewer surface with the prepared herbal marinade, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Sprinkle the seasoned skewers with premium sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, distributing the spices evenly across the surface.
- Position the prepared skewers onto the preheated grill grates, allowing them to cook undisturbed for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Monitor the salmon’s transformation, looking for a translucent-to-opaque color change that indicates perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Remove the grilled skewers from the heat and immediately garnish with additional fresh lemon juice, allowing the citrus notes to brighten the entire dish.
- Transfer the sizzling salmon skewers to a serving platter, presenting them while hot and at the peak of their aromatic glory.
Notes
- Transforming fresh salmon into a vibrant, zesty meal takes just minutes with this foolproof grilling technique.
- Skewering multiple ingredients ensures even cooking and creates a stunning presentation that impresses guests without complicated preparation.
- Lemon’s bright acidity cuts through the rich salmon, delivering a balanced flavor profile that elevates the entire grilling experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg