Grilled Blackened Salmon Skewers
This grilled salmon recipe is a cross between these salmon kabobs and these air fryer salmon bites. We entertain a lot and love to grill, and when you have guests over, having food you can hold on a stick is the way to go. They’re not just pretty – they are spicy, smoky, and delicious, and you can prep them a day ahead. More grilled salmon recipes to try are this Grilled Mediterranean Cedar Plank Salmon, Grilled Salmon with Avocado Bruschetta, and Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon.
How to Cook Perfect Salmon Skewers
The trick for salmon skewers (or any more delicate or smaller ingredients) is double skewers. You simply thread the pieces onto two skewers at once, ensuring each piece is pierced by both sticks. Here are some of the benefits:
How to Prevent Salmon from Sticking to the Grill
There’s nothing worse than preparing your ingredients, and then they fall apart on the grill. Here are a few steps to prevent food from sticking to the grill.
Blackened Salmon Ingredients
Salmon: Dice skinless salmon filets into one-inch chunks. You can use fresh or frozen salmon. Spices: Sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder Herbs: Dried thyme and oregano Salt and Pepper Lemons: Slice three large lemons for the skewers and for serving. Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley
How to Grill Blackened Salmon Skewers
Soak the Bamboo Skewers: Before grilling skewers, it’s essential to soak them in water for an hour to prevent them from burning. Season the Salmon: Place the fish in a large bowl and spritz it with oil. Combine all the spices in a small bowl and rub all over the salmon. Assemble the Skewers: Beginning and ending with the fish, thread the salmon and folded lemon slices onto eight pairs of parallel skewers to make eight total. Grill Salmon: Spray the fish with more oil so it won’t stick to the grill. Grill it for eight to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the salmon is opaque. Serve: Transfer the blackened salmon skewers to the platter, top with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
What to Serve with Blackened Salmon
I know we’ll be grilling these blackened salmon skewers all summer long. They’re perfect for entertaining since you can assemble the skewers the day before cooking them. Here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with it:
Potato Salad Macaroni Salad Garden Salad Rice Pilaf Pasta Corn on the Cob Creamy Cucumber Salad
How to Store Blackened Salmon
This grilled, blackened salmon is best the day of, but leftovers will keep for up to three days. You can microwave or eat it cold on a salad, bowl, or wrap.
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