Grilled Salmon Skewers
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Grilled Salmon Skewers are so easy to make and so flavorful. Fresh salmon marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley. Perfectly grilled until flaky and delicious.
Grilled Salmon Skewers
You know summer is here once grilling season has officially started. I love grilling season and take complete advantage of it. One of my favorite foods to grill is hands down salmon. These Grilled Salmon Skewers are my go-to all summer long. I love serving these with my Homemade Chimichurri Sauce or my Classic Homemade Pesto.
Grilled Salmon Skewers are so easy to make and so flavorful. Fresh salmon marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley. Perfectly grilled until flaky and delicious. You will find yourself making these salmon skewers all summer long!
Ingredients needed to make Grilled Salmon Skewers:
- Salmon– Use filets with bones removed. You can also remove the skin if you wish but you don’t have to.
- Olive Oil– Tenderizes salmon and prevents it from sticking to the grill.
- Lemon Juice– Elevates flavor.
- Spices– Pink sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder.
- Fresh Herbs– Dill and parsley.
- Lemons– To thinly dice and skewer with salmon bites.
Equipments needed to make Grilled Salmon Skewers:
- Grill– If you don’t have a grill you can use a griddle, a grill pan with ridges or a cast iron works too.
- Large Mixing Bowl– To prep salmon bites in.
- Skewers– Either wooden or stainless steel.
How to make Grilled Salmon Skewers:
- Step 1– Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
- Step 2– Cut salmon into small bite sized cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with pink sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add in fresh dill and parsley. Give a good toss making sure salmon bites are well coated with the rest of ingredients. Set aside.
- Step 3– Take lemons and cut off ends. Slice lemons into thin circles. Set aside.
- Step 4– Take 6 skewer sticks (if wooden see note) and start assembling your skewers. Take one of the slices of lemon and fold them in half. Stick skewer through it and slide all the way to the bottom of the stick. Next, stick one of the salmon bites. Repeat this until you have 4-5 salmon bites on your skewer. Ending with a salmon bite on the top. (This is how I like to assemble these for pure aesthetic purposes. You can do it any way you prefer. By adding 4-5 salmon bites per skewer you do end up with 6 salmon skewers). Place skewer on a platter or sheet pan. Continue repeating with the rest of the salmon until it has all been assembled into skewers.
- Step 5– Place skewers on grill and grill for 3-4 minutes. Turn skewers over and grill for another 3-4 minutes on the opposite side.
- Step 6– Remove salmon skewers from the grill and serve while still warm. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
Tips and Substitutions:
- Soak wooden skewers for at least one hour- this will prevent wooden sticks from burning while grilling your kabobs.
- Preheat grill- Don’t skip this step! This will prevent your salmon from sticking to the grill.
- Don’t overcook your salmon– Salmon cooks pretty fast and overcooking it will dry it out and result is a tough texture.
- Substitute for olive oil– Avocado oil will work great too.
Variations:
- Add some veggies– Bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, are all great veggies to add to these skewers.
- Use other protein– Chicken, shrimp, scallops are all great too.
- Use more or other herbs– Add mint, cilantro, oregano, etc.
- Add some heat– Add some sriracha or other hot sauce for some spiciness.
What to serve Grilled Salmon Skewers with:
These Grilled Salmon Skewers are great to be served at any summer barbecue. They are also great for a quick weeknight summer dinner. These salmon skewers can be served with:
- Rice
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower Rice
- Corn on the Cob
- Grilled Summer Veggies
- Beet Potato Salad
- Classic Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free)
- Cucumber Herb Salad
- Easy Veggie Pasta Salad
Grilled Salmon Skewers FAQ’s:
How long should I leave salmon on the grill?
Salmon filets can be grilled for 3-4 minutes per side. You know salmon is done when it turns opaque and becomes flaky.
Should salmon be flipped when grilling?
Yes. Salmon should be flipped and grilled on both sides.
Should you oil salmon before grilling?
Yes. Oiling salmon will prevent it from sticking to the grill. The fat from the oil will also make salmon tender.
Storing and Reheating:
Store any leftover salmon skewers in an airtight container. You can also wrap them in aluminum foil if you want to keep them on the skewers. Keep them refrigerated for up to 1-2 days. Reheat in microwave if you have removed them from skewers. You can also place then back on the grill.
Did you like this Grilled Salmon Skewers recipe? You may also like these other skewer recipes:
- Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa
- Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
- Grilled Steak Kabobs with Buttery Chimichurri Sauce
Looking for more salmon recipes? Check these out:
- Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
- Avocado Kale Pesto Salmon with Asparagus
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Grilled Salmon Skewers
Grilled Salmon Skewers are so easy to make and so flavorful. Fresh salmon marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley. Perfectly grilled until flaky and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs salmon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp pink sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (thinly chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (thinly chopped)
- 5-6 lemons
Instructions
Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
Cut salmon into small bite sized cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with pink sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add in fresh dill and parsley. Give a good toss making sure salmon bites are well coated with the rest of ingredients. Set aside.
Take lemons and cut off ends. Slice lemons into thin circles. Set aside.
Take 6 skewer sticks (if wooden see note) and start assembling your skewers. Take one of the slices of lemon and fold them in half. Stick skewer through it and slide all the way to the bottom of the stick. Next, stick one of the salmon bites. Repeat this until you have 4-5 salmon bites on your skewer. Ending with a salmon bite on the top. (This is how I like to assemble these for pure aesthetic purposes. You can do it any way you prefer. By adding 4-5 salmon bites per skewer you do end up with 6 salmon skewers). Place skewer on a platter or sheet pan. Continue repeating with the rest of the salmon until it has all been assembled into skewers.
Place skewers on grill and grill for 3-4 minutes. Turn skewers over and grill for another 3-4 minutes on the opposite side.
Remove salmon skewers from the grill and serve while still warm. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Soak wooden skewers for at least one hour- this will prevent wooden sticks from burning while grilling your kabobs.
- Preheat grill- Don’t skip this step! This will prevent your salmon from sticking to the grill.
- Don’t overcook your salmon– Salmon cooks pretty fast and overcooking it will dry it out and result is a tough texture.
- Substitute for olive oil– Avocado oil will work great too.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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