Description
Delicious and flavorful grilled salmon kabobs marinated with a zesty blend of lemon, herbs, and spices, perfect for a healthy and quick outdoor meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon Kabobs
- 2 pounds salmon, cubed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds, capers, cumin, oregano, coarse salt, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Marinate the Salmon: Add the cubed salmon to the marinade and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Soak the Skewers: While the salmon marinates, soak wooden skewers in water for about 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the salmon cubes onto the soaked skewers, placing a lemon slice between each piece, with about five salmon cubes per kabob.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high temperature and add a grill grate or heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent sticking and flare-ups.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the assembled kabobs on the grill and cook for 10 minutes total, turning once halfway through to brown both sides evenly and cook the salmon through.
Notes
- Use skinless salmon for easier grilling and eating.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the kabobs under a broiler for similar results.
- Allow the salmon to marinate no longer than 1 hour to avoid breaking down the flesh too much.
- Serve kabobs with fresh green salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Wooden skewers must be soaked to prevent catching fire on the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
