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Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon

Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon is made with salmon fillets, 10-inch bamboo skewers, and or 3 small garlic cloves.

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
10 listed

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Estimating…
Main courseAmericanFishPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Fish
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the grill

Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.

Get to know the ingredients

salmon fillets (cut into 1-inch squares)

In the method: Double skewer the salmon and lemon slices folded in half intermittently onto two skewers at a time (The double skewer aids in turning the salmon kebobs on the grill).

large lemons thinly sliced

In the method: Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire.

10-inch bamboo skewers

In the method: Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 1.5 lbs salmon fillets (cut into 1-inch squares)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 large lemons thinly sliced
  • Ingredient noteSource: 16 10-inch bamboo skewers
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves (pressed)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (we used grey poupon)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice from 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon

How to make it

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the grill. Start with this step: Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: natashaskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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