Description
These Grilled Salmon Skewers are a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal. Marinated with a smoky rub and served with a creamy cilantro sauce, they’re the perfect option for a weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue. Light yet satisfying, these skewers are a delicious, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- For the Salmon Skewers:
- 2 lbs. salmon fillet, cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- For the Cilantro Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Skyr (or full-fat plain yogurt)
- ½ avocado
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- For the Salmon Skewers: Prepare the Salmon: In a medium mixing bowl, toss the salmon cubes with olive oil, ancho chile powder, cumin, kosher salt, and ground pepper until evenly coated.
- Skewer the Salmon: Thread the salmon cubes and thin lemon slices onto metal skewers, alternating between salmon and lemon slices.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates well (or use a grill basket to prevent sticking).
- Grill the Skewers: Grill the salmon skewers for about 4 minutes per side, until the salmon is just cooked through and has grill marks. Remove from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- For the Cilantro Sauce: Make the Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine Skyr (or yogurt), avocado, lemon juice, cilantro, jalapeño, and olive oil.
- Blend the Sauce: Process until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.
- Serve: Serve the grilled salmon skewers with fresh lemon wedges and the creamy cilantro sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, you can add more jalapeño to the cilantro sauce.
- The salmon skewers pair wonderfully with a side of grilled vegetables, rice, or a simple salad.
- If you prefer, you can use Greek yogurt instead of Skyr for a tangier sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
