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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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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.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1.5 lbs salmon fillets (cut into 1-inch squares)Ingredient note
Source: 2 large lemons thinly slicedIngredient note
Source: 16 10-inch bamboo skewersIngredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves (pressed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (we used grey poupon)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1/8 tsp ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice from 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
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.