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Baked Salmon Skewers

5 (5 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 5 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
These baked salmon skewers are tasty 30-minute weeknight dinner. It's so fun, kids absolutely adore it too!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs skinless salmon filet Note 1
  • ¼ cup raw honey Note 2
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Black and white sesame seeds optional
  • 10 wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, garlic, lemon juice, sesame oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Put the cubed salmon in a large ziploc bag and add the marinade. Close the bag, squeezing the air out.
  • Gently toss everything so that each salmon piece is coated in the sauce. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  • Thread salmon pieces onto prepared skewers and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through.
  • Or, cook it for 8 minutes in an Air Fryer at 375°F. It takes less time to cook salmon in an air fryer because it's small and much more efficient!
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds, if you have some. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice, cilantro lime rice or quinoa, and/or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Note 1: There're so many varieties of salmon on the market, it can totally be overwhelming. I love using sockeye, coho or pink salmon for this recipe. Learn the difference between salmon varieties here.
Note 2: Honey adds such a great flavor to this marinade. And I highly recommend using a high quality, raw honey. Most supermarket jars of honey are mixed with corn syrup and lack the true honey flavor!
Grilling Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the skewers on grill, and cook the salmon until it's opaque and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning them half way with a kitchen tong.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skewersCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 917mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.