Sweet Chili Salmon Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Chili Salmon Skewers
Description
Sweet Chili Salmon Skewers begin by seasoning salmon chunks with salt and pepper, then coating them thoroughly with sweet chili sauce. They are skewered with green onion pieces, starting and ending with salmon, creating an appealing layered presentation. Cooking in a hot skillet with coconut oil produces a golden sear on each side within a few minutes, locking in juices.
Once cooked, the skewers are drizzled with toasted sesame oil and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime brightens the flavors. The sweet chili sauce provides a sticky glaze and sweet-spicy profile that complements the rich salmon. The green onion adds a mild, vegetal crispness when grilled.
This dish works well served with extra lime wedges and additional sweet chili sauce on the side. The skewers make for an elegant yet straightforward meal or appetizer incorporating balanced layers of flavor, texture, and color.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets, cut into chunks, 4 oz
- salt a pinch of
- black pepper a pinch of
- 1 green onions sliced into 1 to 2-inch pieces, bunch
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce plus extra for topping
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 2 lime sliced
Instructions
- Place the salmon in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then cover with the sweet chili sauce, tossing well to coat. Take the chunks and skewer them with about 3 or 4 pieces of green onion in between (I did 4 to 5 salmon chunks per skewer), beginning and ending with the salmon. You can toss with a little more chili sauce if desired.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Place the skewers in the skillet and cook until opaque and golden on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the salmon and place it on a plate. Drizzle it with the toasted sesame oil and cover with the cilantro and sesame seeds. Finish with a spritz of lime. Serve with lime wedges and extra chili sauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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