Spiced Salmon Skewers with Lemon
Easy and elegant grilled salmon skewers showered with a mixture of fresh oregano, sesame seeds, cumin and red pepper flakes.
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon skinned and cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2-3 lemons sliced thin
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse salt
- Canola or vegetable oil for oiling the grill
Special Equipment:
- 4 six inch bamboo skewers soaked for at least an hour in water
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high. Combine oregano, sesame seeds, cumin and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Thread salmon cubes and lemon slices (folded in half) onto skewers, alternating as you go and starting and ending with salmon.
- Brush or rub salmon skewers with olive oil and sprinkle oregano mixture evenly over both sides. Season with coarse salt.
- Generously oil the grill and reduce heat to medium. Grill skewers until salmon is just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes per side. Serve.
Notes
Adapted from Bon Appetit magazine
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 1286mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5mg
