Easy grilled salmon skewers with garlic & dijon. Juicy with incredible flavor & takes less than 30 minutes ~ KEEPER! | natashaskitchen.com

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I’m floored and humbled when I think about our Baked salmon recipe being one of the most popular salmon recipes in the WORLD. Wowzers!! Thank YOU so much for sharing it and for all the amazing reviews! The marinade for these salmon skewers is the same recipe that we used on our Baked Salmon with garlic and dijon.

I was craving salmon the other day and wanting to fire up the grill so these grilled salmon skewers were born. These take less than 30 minutes to make and you end up with such juicy, flaky and flavorful salmon… you’ll want seconds! We ate these up so fast. My husband even ate the lemon slices – they too were touched by the marinade and the crisp ring around them made them almost candy-like!

Easy grilled salmon skewers with garlic & dijon. Juicy with incredible flavor & takes less than 30 minutes ~ KEEPER! | natashaskitchen.com

Ingredients for Salmon Lemon Kebobs:

1.5 lbs salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch squares
2 large lemons thinly sliced
16 (10-inch) bamboo skewers

Ingredients for Marinade:

2 Tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
2 large or 3 small garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (we used grey poupon)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point)
2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice from 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon

Easy grilled salmon skewers with garlic & dijon. Juicy with incredible flavor & takes less than 30 minutes ~ KEEPER! | natashaskitchen.com

How to Make Grilled Salmon Skewers:

Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire. Preheat Grill to medium heat (about 375˚F).
1. In a medium bowl, stir together all of the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1/2 Tbsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice.

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2. Skewer the salmon and lemon slices folded in half intermittently onto two skewers at a time (The double skewer aids in turning the salmon kebobs on the grill). Brush both sides of skewers with marinade.

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3. Oil the grates then carefully place salmon skewers onto the hot BBQ. Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.

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Easy grilled salmon skewers with garlic & dijon. Juicy with incredible flavor & takes less than 30 minutes ~ KEEPER! | natashaskitchen.com

Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon

4.96 from 44 votes
grilled salmon skewers
These take less than 30 minutes to make and you end up with such juicy, flaky and flavorful salmon... you'll want seconds!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 Servings (8 skewers)
  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 large lemons thinly sliced
  • 16 10-inch bamboo skewers

For the Salmon Marinade:

  • 2 Tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
  • 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, we used grey poupon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp light olive oil, not extra virgin, pick something with a higher smoke point
  • 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice from 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon

Instructions

  • Prep: Soak bamboo skewers at least 1 hour to keep them from catching fire. Preheat Grill to medium heat (about 375˚F).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together all of the marinade ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1/2 Tbsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
  • Double skewer the salmon and lemon slices folded in half intermittently onto two skewers at a time (The double skewer aids in turning the salmon kebobs on the grill). Brush both sides of skewered salmon with marinade.
  • Oil the grates then carefully place salmon skewers onto the hot BBQ. Grill kebobs for 3-4 minutes per side or until salmon is cooked through and opaque.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Salmon Skewers
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
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Easy grilled salmon skewers with garlic & dijon. Juicy with incredible flavor & takes less than 30 minutes ~ KEEPER! | natashaskitchen.com

P.S. Let me know if you ate the lemons 🙂
PPS. If you love these salmon kabobs, be sure to check out our Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon!

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  • Roz
    March 21, 2016

    Loved this recipe..was a hit with everyone and simple ..on the Easter menu ..

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 21, 2016

      Roz, thank you for the nice review, I’m so glad that everyone loved it 😀.

      Reply

    • Lori
      June 13, 2016

      I cook, bake, grill a lot and I have to say, I made these last night and they were… THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER TASTED. Seriously. Thank you! I will be grilling these all the time with many different meats from now on. Wow!

      Looking at the ingredients, I wouldn’t think it would be so flavorful as it is! I added (in addition to) a touch of red wine vinegar and a splash of sriracha but other than tgat, followed the exact recipe.

      So so good!

      Reply

      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        June 13, 2016

        Thank you so much for that fantastic review!! 🙂

        Reply

  • Oxana
    February 29, 2016

    thanks for the recipe, do you think they will taste nice cold?. Want to make them as a platter of snacks for a party, but don’t want to be cooking just before the guests.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 29, 2016

      I think it’s best fresh and warm but it can be served just fine once it’s cooled to room temperature.

      Reply

  • Sharon
    February 15, 2016

    I love this recipe. I used this marinade on wild salmon and baked it in the oven. I didn’t have fresh parsley and didn’t want to chop up garlic so I used the frozen Dorot parsley and garlic. Makes this recipe even easier!!! I also use it on skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
    Delish and so easy!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 15, 2016

      I haven’t tried it with chicken but that is a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with me! Do you bake it also?

      Reply

      • Sharon
        February 15, 2016

        Yes, I baked the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. They came out great!

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  • Nicole
    February 8, 2016

    Hi Natasha,
    We own Aupa Plancha Grills and recently used your recipe at a dinner party and everyone loved them! Would if be possible to share this recipe on our blog/FB page? We would, of course, give credit to you but wanted to check first. They were delicious!
    Thank you so much, Nicole at Aupa Planchs Grills

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 8, 2016

      Yes that would be fine. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

      Reply

  • Esther
    August 5, 2015

    Natasha, can I do this salmon in the oven?

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  • Sheetal
    July 19, 2015

    Made this for my family, and it was a hit! Even the fussy esters loved it!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 19, 2015

      Thank you for the great review Sheetal, I’m glad everyone loved it :).

      Reply

  • Mary
    July 3, 2015

    Can we grill with the skin, and then take the skin off after it’s cooked?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 3, 2015

      I haven’t tried grilling these with the skins on. You might need to grill for an extra minute or two. I imagine it might be easier to skin the salmon than to cut through it over and over to get the salmon cubes.

      Reply

  • farzan
    June 27, 2015

    I cooked this, it was absolutely delicious,and best salmon that i have ever eaten.
    thanks Natasha

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 27, 2015

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Farzan 🙂

      Reply

  • guest
    June 25, 2015

    Can i bake them or grill them in a panini grill if i dont own a real grill?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 25, 2015

      You can totally do that, let me know how it turns out :).

      Reply

  • Evans
    June 17, 2015

    Nice comment by Neli: “These salmon kebabs looks fantastic! I love how easy it is to cook kebabs, especially if my husband is doing the grilling! Great recipe, Natasha! Pinned. “

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 18, 2015

      That’s funny! That is exactly why I love grilled recipes so much. I do the prep and he does the cooking!

      Reply

  • Evans
    June 17, 2015

    They look so tasty! Will give it a try.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 18, 2015

      I hope you love the recipe!

      Reply

  • Natasha
    June 17, 2015

    These were sooooooooo easy to make and so delish!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 17, 2015

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for the awesome review.

      Reply

  • Kris
    June 15, 2015

    I bet you could use grape seed oil instead . . what do you think? Love your blog, Natasha. Always interesting and usually pretty healthy.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 15, 2015

      Kris, thank you for the compliment and yes grape seed oil will work great as well :).

      Reply

  • Meg
    June 15, 2015

    These skewers look amazing! Is it crazy that my favorite part is how great those lemon circles look on the skewers? These would impress the heck out of guests if I can bring myself to share. Thank you for creating this recipe for us!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 15, 2015

      I agree about the lemons. They actually taste really good too and are totally edible! Thanks Meg and I hope you love the recipe!

      Reply

  • Ulei presat la rece
    June 14, 2015

    Mmmm..it looks sooo delicious!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 14, 2015

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply

  • Katy | Her Cup of Joy
    June 13, 2015

    The salmon skewers look so perfect! I love grilled fruits as well, those lemons probably tasted amazing with the salmon. I’ll definitely have to try grilling salmon soon! And congrats on such a popular recipe, salmon is such a great protein that always tastes delicious 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 14, 2015

      Grilled fruit skewers sound wonderful! Do you have a recipe for those on your blog?

      Reply

      • Katy | Her Cup of Joy
        June 15, 2015

        I don’t but lately I’ve been wanting some grilled lemon with a mix of other fruits like pineapple or watermelon 🙂

        Reply

  • Trisha @ The Ham & Cheese Of It
    June 13, 2015

    I love it when I read one of your recipes and go ” I have all of these ingredients!” Let’s just say excitement is abound in my kitchen right now! I know what I am cooking for dinner tomorrow!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 13, 2015

      That is the best isn’t it? I hope you absolutely love this recipe!

      Reply

  • Vika Z
    June 12, 2015

    Yummy, love anything grilled!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 12, 2015

      Thank you Vika :).

      Reply

  • Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
    June 12, 2015

    Congrats on the popularity of your salmon recipe! I understand why it’s made it big, it looks delicious!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 12, 2015

      Thank you Shelby, I have very little self control around this dish :).

      Reply

  • Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
    June 12, 2015

    These salmon kebabs looks fantastic! I love how easy it is to cook kebabs, especially if my husband is doing the grilling! 😉 Great recipe, Natasha! Pinned.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 12, 2015

      Thank you Neli, it was easy indeed and husband did the grilling :).

      Reply

    • Laura @ RYG
      June 12, 2015

      Absolutely, husband at the grill is the WAY to go. Adore how you used Grey Poupon, remember how funny their commercials used to be 20 years ago? Okay, I guess my age is showing here. Oh well. The lemons are so well presented on these skewers, they look candy-like for sure! Glad your husband liked them, sure mine will too. Father’s Day is gonna be good. I think I feel a song coming on =)

      Reply

      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        June 12, 2015

        I totally remember the commercials although I was about 10 years old. Darn it I jus blew my age too! 😉 ha ha.

        Reply

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