Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon

06.11.24 | Recipes

Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon

These take less than 30 minutes to make and you end up with such juicy, flaky and flavourful salmon.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillets cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 large lemons thinly sliced
  • 16 10-inch bamboo skewers

For the Salmon Marinade:

  • 2 Tbsp parsley freshly chopped
  • 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves pressed
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp light olive oil not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point
  • 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice from 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon

Instructions

  1. Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire. Preheat Grill to medium heat (about 375˚F).
  2. 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.
  3. Oil the grates then carefully place salmon skewers onto the hot BBQ. Grill kabobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.