Grilled Salmon Skewers with a Basil Vinaigrette - GET IN MY BELLY!
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I wasn't always obsessed with Salmon. In fact there was once upon a time when I didn't even eat fish. Can you imagine?? I used to be hopeless. But after going to culinary school and a trip to Alaska - I was a convert! Now I am straight up obsessed and these Grilled Salmon Skewers are the perfect way to celebrate that obsession!
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Cubed salmon threaded onto skewers alternating with lemon slices and served with basil vinaigrette! It just feels like the most quintessential summer dish right? It would go perfectly along with a majorly loaded green salad or cucumber feta salad too! If you're looking for a heartier salad, try pairing it up with my antipasti burrata panzanella!! Add shrimp skewers, chips and guac, rounding it up with grilled peaches- and you have a great summer party menu.
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Grilled Salmon Skewers
Ingredients
- 8 wooden skewers
- 2 lbs sockeye salmon or another fresh salmon of your choice
- 3-4 lemons
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least and hour.
- Heat your grill to medium high heat.
- Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and slice 3 of the lemons into very thin slices either with a sharp knife or with a mandolin.
- Alternate threading the salmon and the lemon slices on the wooden skewers, about 5-6 pieces of salmon per skewer. Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze ½ of the remaining lemon juice on top.
- Using a pair of tongs, carefully transfer the salmon skewers to the preheated grill and grill for about 3 minutes on each side until the salmon is almost fully cooked through. Remove the salmon skewers from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes to let the salmon just continue to cook.
- Serve the salmon skewers with the Basil Vinaigrette and extra lemons if desired.
I made these last night using a broiler. I also made the vinaigrette using tarragon instead of basil. Delicious! Definitely going to be a regular feature on the menu here.
could this be made in the oven?
of course!!
This looks soooo good!
OMG I'm a salmon freak! I've actually never tried it on skewers before, crazy! These look deeelish!
a great recipe for entertaining , as my husband does not like salmon I think he will like this with your yummy basil vinegaretter xoxo
I feel healthier just looking at this dinner. Yum!
Kari
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That salmon looks so good!
The perfect summer grilling dinner!! And looks beautiful too!
Just gorgeous gaby.
These look so good. Salmon is a gorgeous fish, and the tzatziki is perfection.
I have just tried this by adding some more dried herbs and it was so lovely with a light, fresh taste... It was just perfect...
this is going on next weekends menu - thank you!
have never tried salmon skewers..will try these soon. thanks
Let me know what you think when you try them David!
Looks amazing!
Yum, these look delicious - I've never thought to 'skewer' fish before! 🙂