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Grilled Salmon Kebabs

A light and refreshing dish that combines the mouth-watering flavors of grilled salmon and fresh lemon, and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • • 2 Tbs oregano
  • • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • • 1 tsp cumin
  • • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • • 2 large lemons very thinly sliced
  • • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet cut into approx. 1 inch cubes
  • • Olive oil cooking spray
  • •16 bamboo skewers soaked in water

Method
 

  1. • Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.
  2. • Combine oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and set aside.
  3. • With a sharp knife, cut lemon into very thin slices. (Cut the lemon slices horizontally for best result).
  4. • Remove skin from salmon fillets and cut into EQUAL 1 - 1.5 inch cubes. You want all pieces to be similar sizes so they will cook equally. (You can ask the fishmonger behind the counter at the grocery store to do this for you).
  5. • Assemble the skewers by alternating 6 pieces of salmon and 5 lemon slices on two parallel bamboo skewers. Fold lemon slices in half when placing on skewers. You should start and end each skewer with a piece of salmon.
  6. • Lay skewers side by side on dish and sprinkle oregano sesame seed mix equally on each skewer.
  7. • Turn grill to medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  8. • Grill salmon kebabs for about 8 - 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout.
  9. • Arrange cooked skewers on a plate, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

If using bamboo skewers soak skewers in water before placing on grill.