Recipe

Lemon and Dill Salmon Kebabs

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

30 minutes

Servings: 

4

This party-friendly recipe marries rich grilled salmon with the light, refreshing flavors of lemon and dill—a summery treat for all your guests. The best part? It only takes half an hour.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces thick (center cut) wild salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 large red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks

Marinade

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (about 2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • Fresh dill and lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Toss with salmon pieces and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Toss bell pepper chunks with a little olive oil, and assemble the kebabs on the soaked skewers, alternating between salmon and bell pepper pieces.
  3. Gently place the kebabs on the hot grill and grill for about 4 minutes on each side.
  4. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

310 calories, 16 g. fat, 65 mg. cholesterol, 64 mg. sodium, 8 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 32 g. protein