Description
Sizzling Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Skewers with Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce promise a delightful seafood experience that transports palates to coastal Greece. Fresh salmon chunks marinated and grilled to perfection pair beautifully with a tangy herb-infused sauce you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt
- Pepper
Additional Equipment:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking olive oil, vibrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, aromatic minced garlic, and seasoning.
- Gently fold salmon cubes into the marinade, ensuring even coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Carefully skewer the marinated salmon pieces, ensuring even distribution on wooden or metal skewers.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature, around 400-450°F, creating optimal charring conditions.
- Place skewers on hot grill, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until salmon transforms to opaque with delicate char marks.
- Prepare creamy dill sauce by blending Greek yogurt with fresh dill, bright lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, pungent garlic, and balanced seasoning.
- Plate grilled salmon skewers, accompanying with luxurious dill yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, enhancing the zesty lemon and garlic notes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of the salmon.
- Choose wild-caught salmon for a more sustainable and omega-3 rich option that provides better texture and flavor for the skewers.
- Create a gluten-free and low-carb meal by serving the skewers over a bed of mixed greens or roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg