Grilled Salmon Skewers – GET IN MY BELLY!
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!
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 too!
Grilled Salmon Skewers
Perfectly grilled salmon skewers with a basil vinaigrette makes for the perfect grilling meal!
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 1/2 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.
Ooooh, these look delicious, Gaby!
The color of that salmon looks amazing… so good. I’m loving Salmon right now as well, not that I have gone to Alaska to try it :), but I am loving in on the grill.
oh gosh. I need some healthy eating too. I don’t even have the Portland excuse. these are so beautiful.
Can’t believe we had the exact same meal last night! Great minds think alike!!
Totally beauteous!
How cute are these?! Love the presentation!
completely and utterly adore this! love the simplicity to showcase the wonderful salmon!!
Great summer meal!
That grilled salmon looks great and it would go perfectly with tzatziki!
Looks delicious!!! Love this!
This looks absolutely delicious and mouthwatering! I wish there’s a way I can grab them from my screen.
Can’t wait to go to Alaska and get some salmon to make this!!
Love grilled salmon and tzatziki! These look divine!
Gorgeous, Gaby!!
Now I wish everyone who is terrified to cook/eat fish at home would read this recipe. It’s so simple…
Coincidentally, we grilled wild sockeye salmon last night too. I stuffed it in a homemade bun with grilled onions, tomato, and homemade mayo. Promise me you’ll do that at least once over the summer!! Amazing.
TOTALLY LOVE ’em!!! XOXO
Yum, these look delicious – I’ve never thought to ‘skewer’ fish before! 🙂
Looks amazing!
have never tried salmon skewers..will try these soon. thanks
Let me know what you think when you try them David!
this is going on next weekends menu – thank you!
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…
These look so good. Salmon is a gorgeous fish, and the tzatziki is perfection.
Just gorgeous gaby.
The perfect summer grilling dinner!! And looks beautiful too!
That salmon looks so good!
I feel healthier just looking at this dinner. Yum!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
a great recipe for entertaining , as my husband does not like salmon I think he will like this with your yummy basil vinegaretter xoxo
OMG I’m a salmon freak! I’ve actually never tried it on skewers before, crazy! These look deeelish!
This looks soooo good!
could this be made in the oven?
of course!!
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.
Light. Fresh. Screams summer. What could be better?
What a great idea! Perfect for weekday grilling as well!
Made these last night with a drizzle of cilantro vinaigrette because that is what I had. Amazing!
Honestly, they are also delicious on their own without a sauce.
Definitely will make them again.
These look so fresh and delicious! I am on board for grilling as long as possible!