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Salmon Kabobs
These salmon kabobs are marinated in a tangy mustard sauce and grilled with zucchini and onions. Perfect over a flame for summer grilling!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinade Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds center cut salmon filet skin removed, cut into 2-inch cubes
- ½ large red onion cut into chunks
- 2 medium zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks
- 8 to 10 Wooden skewers soaked
- avocado oil for grilling
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving
- tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon, garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, honey, thyme, salt and pepper. Add salmon and toss to evenly coat the salmon in the Dijon mixture. Set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating between onions slices, marinated salmon, and zucchini, thread the ingredients onto the soaked wooden skewers. It should make between 8 and 10 kabobs.
- When ready to cook, grease the grill with avocado oil then preheat to medium-high heat.
- Grill the kabobs until fully cooked and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers every couple minutes to allow for even cooking.
- Remove the kabobs from the grill and squeeze fresh lemon on top before serving.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for salmon skewers only and does not include the dipping sauce.
- Make ahead: The salmon can be marinated up to six hours ahead.
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to three days if stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2skewers
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2skewers | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.