Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 Servings (8 skewers)
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon
Description
Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon consist of one-inch salmon cubes alternated with folded lemon slices on double bamboo skewers. The marinade combines fresh parsley, pressed garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice, imparting fresh, tangy, and mildly pungent flavors to the fish. Soaking the bamboo skewers prevents burning during grilling.
Once marinated, the salmon and lemon skewers are grilled on oiled grates over medium heat at approximately 375°F. The salmon cooks in about 3 to 4 minutes per side until it becomes opaque and flaky but remains moist. The lemon slices soften and infuse the salmon with citrus essence during grilling. The double skewer technique provides stability for easier turning and even cooking.
These skewers pair well with grilled vegetables or salads for a light meal. Their straightforward assembly and grilling make them suitable for outdoor cooking or quick indoor grilling when weather is unfavorable.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon cut into 1-inch squares, fillets
- 2 lemon large, thinly sliced
- 16 bamboo skewers 10-inch
For the Salmon Marinade:
- 2 Tbsp parsley freshly chopped
- 2 garlic clove pressed, large or 3 small
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard we used grey poupon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 Tbsp olive oil not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point, light
- 2 Tbsp lemon fresh juice from 1/2 large or 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire. Preheat Grill to medium heat (about 375˚F).
- In a medium bowl, stir together all of the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1/2 Tbsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Double skewer the salmon and lemon slices folded in half intermittently onto two skewers at a time (The double skewer aids in turning the salmon kebobs on the grill). Brush both sides of skewered salmon with marinade.
- Oil the grates then carefully place salmon skewers onto the hot BBQ. Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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