Description
Grilled Salmon Skewers with Cilantro Sauce are the perfect summer dish, marrying tender marinated salmon with colorful vegetables, all grilled to perfection. Each bite is bursting with flavor, enhanced by a zesty cilantro sauce that elevates this meal from simple to sensational. Ideal for barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, these skewers promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets, skinless
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and chop the zucchini and bell peppers.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salmon and veggies; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated salmon and vegetables onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until salmon flakes easily.
- For the cilantro sauce, blend cilantro with more lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Serve drizzled over skewers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg