Description
Sizzling Grilled Salmon Skewers with Cilantro Sauce bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to summer dinner tables. Fresh herbs and zesty lime elevate succulent salmon into a quick, elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) salmon filet, cubed
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup plain skyr or full-fat yogurt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for salmon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sauce)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Marinate salmon cubes with olive oil, selected spices, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating for maximum flavor infusion.
- Prepare metal skewers by carefully threading salmon pieces and lemon slices, creating an alternating pattern for balanced presentation.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature (around 400°F), thoroughly oiling grates or using a grill basket to prevent sticking.
- Grill salmon skewers approximately 4 minutes per side, watching closely to achieve golden exterior while maintaining moist interior.
- Create cilantro sauce by blending skyr/yogurt, creamy avocado, bright lemon, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and smooth olive oil until silky.
- Adjust sauce consistency with water and fine-tune seasoning with salt and pepper to complement salmon’s rich flavor.
- Select high-quality salmon varieties like Atlantic, Coho, Sockeye, or King, which offer optimal texture and flavor for grilling.
- Plate grilled skewers with accompanying lemon wedges and vibrant cilantro sauce, allowing guests to customize their experience.
Notes
- Choose fatty salmon varieties like Atlantic, Coho, Sockeye, or King for better grilling results and prevent drying out.
- Ensure grill grates are well-oiled to prevent salmon from sticking and maintain delicate texture.
- Alternative cooking methods include using a grill basket or cast-iron skillet for consistent heat distribution.
- For dietary modifications, swap yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt or cashew cream to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg