Description
Grilled Salmon Skewers with Cilantro Sauce are a vibrant, mouthwatering dish perfect for summer gatherings. Tender salmon is combined with colorful vegetables and drizzled with a zesty cilantro sauce, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether hosting a barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these skewers are bound to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the salmon and vegetables into appropriate sizes for skewering.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lime juice, honey, and chopped cilantro.
- Toss the salmon cubes and vegetables in the marinade until evenly coated; let them marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Thread marinated salmon and vegetables onto skewers alternately.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Serve hot with remaining cilantro sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg