Salmon Kabobs Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, Aleppo pepper and coriander.
• Place salmon pieces, zucchini and onions in a large mixing bowl. Season with kosher salt and pepper, and toss briefly. Now pour the marinade over the salmon and toss again to make sure the salmon is well coated with the marinade. Let the fish marinate for about 15 to 20 minutes (see Cook's Tip)
• Beginning with salmon, thread salmon, zucchini and onions through skewers (if using wooden skewers, be sure to have soaked them for 30 minutes before using.)
• Heat an outdoor grill (indoor grilling instructions in notes). Arrange salmon skewers on top and cover the grill. Grill salmon kabobs for 6 to 8 minute, covered, or until the fish is opaque throughout, turning once midway through cooking (using tongs is the best way to turn the salmon skewers)

SALMON TERIYAKI KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, sesame-ginger spice, and sesame seeds in a large glass bowl. Add salmon, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes to the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Thread salmon, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes onto skewers and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover wooden skewer ends with aluminum foil.
• Bake skewers in the preheated oven just until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

GRILLED SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• Add the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
• Place the cubed salmon into the marinade and cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the salmon to marinate. While the salmon marinates, soak the wooden skewers.
• Assemble the skewers with a lemon slice between each of the salmon cubes, about 5 salmon pieces per kabob.
• Preheat grill to high heat, and add a grill grate or piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Grill salmon for 10 minutes, turning once to evenly brown both sides.

GRILLED SALMON SKEWERS

Steps:

• Slice salmon lengthwise into 12 long strips, and thread each onto a soaked wooden skewer. Place in a shallow dish.
• In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Pour over skewers, turning to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. When finished marinating, transfer marinade to a small saucepan, and simmer for several minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Thread 1 lemon wedge onto the end of each skewer. Cook skewers on the preheated grill for 4 minutes per side, brushing often with marinade, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED SALMON KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat the grill on medium heat and spray the grates with oil.
• Mix oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to combine; set spice mixture aside.
• Beginning and ending with salmon, thread salmon and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total.
• Spray the fish lightly with oil and season kosher salt and the reserved spice mixture.
• Grill the fish, turning occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes total.

SPICY SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• Place the salmon in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over salmon. Seal bag and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Thread the salmon onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED SALMON SKEWERS WITH GARLIC AND DIJON

Steps:

• Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire. Preheat Grill to medium heat (about 375˚F).
• In a medium bowl, stir together all of the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1/2 Tbsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
• Double skewer the salmon and lemon slices folded in half intermittently onto two skewers at a time (The double skewer aids in turning the salmon kebobs on the grill). Brush both sides of skewered salmon with marinade.
• Oil the grates then carefully place salmon skewers onto the hot BBQ. Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.

SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• Begin by gathering and prepping all of your salmon kabob ingredients according to the ingredients list above to have ready and organized for use.
• If using wooden skewers, place 8 of them into water to soak while you marinate the salmon. (You will use 2 skewers per kabob.)
• Prepare the salmon by cutting each fillet into 4 large, even chunks. Place the salmon pieces into a medium sized bowl, and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, a couple of pinches of sea salt and black pepper, the smoked paprika and the ground cumin, and toss gently to coat the pieces. Marinate the salmon for about 20 minutes.
• While the salmon marinates, gather and prep all of your cucumber-dill ingredients according to the ingredients list above to have ready and organized for use.
• To prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until well blended and thick. Check the salt level and add a pinch more if necessary. Keep cold until ready to serve.
• To prepare the salmon kabobs, remove the skewers from the water, and tap any excess water off. Using two skewers, take a piece of salmon and thread it onto two skewers, followed by a small piece of the red onion. Repeat the process until each set of skewers contains a total of 4 salmon pieces (one fillet worth) and 4 red onion pieces, and repeat until you have a total of four salmon kabobs.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat, and once very hot, add a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Add the salmon kabobs (working in batches if necessary) and grill them, turning every now and then for even grilling, for about roughly 5-6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the salmon kabobs onto a clean plate, squeeze a touch of lemon over top and keep warm. Repeat until all kabobs are grilled.
• Next, sprinkle a pinch of salt/black pepper over the halved campari tomatoes, and add them to the grill pan. Allow them to grill for 30 seconds-1 minutes until warmed and slightly grilled/charred, and set them onto the plate next to the salmon kabobs.
• To serve, add a salmon kabob to each plate, along with a couple of tablespoons of the cucumber-dill sauce next to the kabob, along with two, grilled campari tomato halves. Garnish by sprinkling a couple tablespoons of the feta cheese over the top of everything, as well as some of the fresh chopped dill. Serve with an accompaniment of your choice, if desired.

GRILLED SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients - olive oil, lemon juice, red onion juice, garlic, dried rosemary, salt and pepper. Add the salmon cubes, toss to coat and marinate for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, thread the vegetables on ½ inch wide metal skewers (if using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water at least 30 minutes before using).
• Preheat the charcoal grill about 30 minutes before grilling. We recommend using hardwood charcoal and not briquettes for perfect flavor. The grill is ready when the flame has subsided, coals glow uniformly and covered with some ash.Tip: A small fan or hair dryer may be useful. Check this tutorial for more about charcoal grilling.
• Alternatively, grill salmon kabobs using nicely oiled grates on gas grill at medium heat. See note for stove top or broiling options.
• Thread the salmon cubes on ½ inch wide metal skewers. Combine the spices - advieh (or cumin + coriander), dried ground ginger, ground pepper, salt and mango powder or sumac. Sprinkle this mixture generously over salmon cubes on all sides.
• To make the basting mixture, combine leftover marinade with olive oil and pinch of salt. Stir in some tomato paste or saffron water, if preferred.
• Start grilling vegetables ahead of salmon kabobs. When they are about half done, proceed with salmon skewers.
• When the grill is ready, arrange salmon skewers directly over the charcoal grill without the grate, about 4 inches above the glowing coals. Grill kabobs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, flipping them couple times, until salmon turns opaque throughout. Baste all skewers with basting mixture while grilling and at the end.
• Avoid cooking kabobs too close to the heat source or they will burn on the outside and remain uncooked inside. Do not cook at very low heat and for too long, otherwise they will become dry and overcooked.
• Serve salmon kabobs and grilled vegetables with lemon slices, lavash, rice and sumac on the side.

GRILLED SALMON KABOBS

Steps:

• Prepare the grill for direct high-heat (about 450 degrees).
• Place the prepared salmon cubes in a medium sized bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill, salt, pepper and garlic and gently stir until the fish is well coated.
• Carefully pierce the salmon with the skewers, alternating between salmon and lemon slices.
• Lightly oil the grill and cook the salmon skewers for 4-6 minutes per side, until the fish doesn't stick.
• Cool for a total of 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reads 130-135 degrees. The fish will finish cooking as it rests and should reach 145 degrees.
• Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges and fresh dill.

SAFFRON SALMON KABABS

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle or small bowl and the handle end of a wooden spoon, grind the saffron with a pinch of sugar to a fine powder (about 1/4 teaspoon). Transfer to a large bowl. Bring 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a saucepan, kettle or using the microwave, then let stand for 2 minutes to allow the water temperature to drop slightly. Add to the ground saffron powder, gently stir, cover and steep for 5 minutes.
• To the saffron water, add the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano, coriander, pepper and turmeric. Stir to mix, add the salmon pieces and combine until the salmon is well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• As the salmon marinates, prepare a charcoal grill until the coals are ashed over and slightly cooled to medium-hot and or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Skewer the salmon and save any remaining marinade. Grill the skewers, brushing with the remaining marinade and turning every couple of minutes, until tender and buttery, about 10 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the fish. Enjoy, with bites of fresh herbs between bites of salmon.