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Grilled Salmon Kebabs

Grilled salmon kebabs with lemon-herb marinade deliver tender, pink salmon cubes and colorful vegetables cooked fast over high heat. Marinating for 30 minutes adds bright flavor without risking a cooked texture from the acid.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon and vegetables
  • 1.5 lb salmon fillets cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 zucchini cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into chunks
Marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 1 wooden skewers soaked
Serve
  • 1 lemon wedges
  • 1 fresh dill for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the lemon-herb marinade
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until combined, with the herbs evenly distributed.
Marinate and skewer
  1. Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes (not longer, as the acid can cook fish), keeping it at cool room temperature or chilled as needed for food safety.
  2. Thread salmon and vegetables alternately onto the wooden skewers so each skewer has a mix of colors.
Grill the kebabs
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place the skewers on the grates, grilling for 3-4 minutes until the undersides show grill marks.
  2. Flip the kebabs and grill for 3-4 minutes more, until the salmon is cooked through and opaque in the center.
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled salmon kebabs with lemon wedges and finish with fresh dill garnish for an herb-forward aroma.

Notes

Key pro tip: keep the marinating time capped at 30 minutes—too long can change the texture as the lemon reacts with the fish. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a dietary swap, use a gluten-free marinade approach (no added sauces) to keep it naturally gluten-free.