Irresistible Blackened Salmon Skewers for a Healthy, Flavor-Packed Meal
These blackened salmon skewers deliver a sensational combination of bold smoky flavors and juicy textures. Perfect for a healthy, easy grilled salmon recipe, they're low-calorie and packed with protein.
Equipment
- Bamboo or metal skewers
- Grill
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 16 bamboo or metal skewers, about 10 to 12 inches, if bamboo soaked in water for 1 hour
- olive oil spray
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon filets, diced into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large lemons
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to prevent burning. Metal skewers do not require soaking.
- Heat the grill: Preheat your grill over medium heat and spray the grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Season the salmon: Place the salmon chunks in a large bowl and lightly spritz them with olive oil spray. In a separate small bowl, mix the sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice blend evenly over the salmon pieces.
- Prep the lemons: Cut one lemon into wedges for serving. Slice the remaining two lemons into thin rounds.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread the salmon chunks and folded lemon slices onto pairs of skewers, alternating between the two. This makes 8 skewers total.
- Grill the skewers: Lightly spray the assembled skewers with olive oil spray to ensure they don't stick to the grill grates. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the salmon is opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve: Transfer the skewers onto a platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges alongside.