Blackened Grilled Salmon Skewers

You'll be able to make these healthy grilled blackened salmon skewers all summer long! They are spicy, smoky and delicious.

Grilled Blackened Salmon Skewers

This grilled salmon recipe is a cross between these salmon skewers and these air fried salmon bites. We entertain a lot and love to grill, and when you have guests over, having food you can hold on a stick is the way to go. They're not just cute: they're spicy, smoky, and delicious, and you can make them the day before. Other grilled salmon recipes to try are this Grilled Salmon with Mediterranean Cedar Plank, Grilled Salmon with Avocado Bruschetta, and Grilled Salmon Rubbed with Spices.

How to cook the perfect salmon skewers

The trick for salmon skewers (or any more delicate or smaller ingredient) is to use double skewers. Simply thread the pieces onto two skewers at the same time, making sure each piece is pierced by both sticks. Here are some of the advantages:

1. Better stability: Double skewers can help stabilize the salmon pieces, preventing them from rotating or shaking as you try to turn the skewers. It's especially useful when dealing with softer fish, like salmon, that could easily break.
2. Also Cooking: Because the skewers keep the salmon from flipping, they allow you to easily turn the sticks to ensure that all sides receive nice, even heat.
3. Easier management: The double skewers also make it easier to flip food on the grill. Instead of trying to thread a single skewer with a spatula, you can use tongs to flip double ones, thus reducing the risk of the pieces falling off.

How to prevent salmon from sticking to the grill

There's nothing worse than prepping ingredients and then them falling apart on the grill. Here are some steps to prevent food from sticking to the grill.

1. Preheat the grill: Make sure the grill is hot before placing the salmon. A hot grill browns the meat quickly, locking in the juices and preventing them from sticking.
2. Oil the grill grates: Before you start grilling, take a paper towel soaked in oil and, using tongs, rub it over the grill grates to create a nonstick surface.
3. Don't move the salmon too early: After placing the salmon skewers on the grill, let them cook untouched until they come apart easily, usually about five or six minutes. If you try to turn them too soon, they may stick and fall apart.
4. Use a spatula: When it's time to flip the salmon skewers, use a spatula and dig under the fish to give it a little push.

Ingredients for blackened salmon

• Salmon: Dice the skinless salmon fillets into one-inch pieces. You can use fresh or frozen salmon.
• Spices: Sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder
• Herbs: Dried thyme and oregano
• Salt and pepper
• Lemons: Slice three large lemons for skewers and to serve.
• Side: Chopped fresh parsley

How to Grill Blackened Salmon Skewers

• Soak the bamboo skewers: Before grilling the skewers it is essential to soak them in water for an hour to prevent them from burning.
• Season the salmon: Place the fish in a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Combine all the spices in a small bowl and rub all over the salmon.
• Assemble the skewers: Starting and ending with the fish, thread the salmon and folded lemon slices onto eight pairs of parallel skewers for a total of eight.
• Grilled salmon: Spray the fish with more oil so it doesn't stick to the grill. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the salmon is opaque.
• Serve: Transfer the blackened salmon skewers to the platter, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

What to serve with blackened salmon

I know we've been grilling these blackened salmon skewers all summer long. They are perfect for entertaining guests since you can assemble them the day before you cook them. Here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with it:

How to Store Blackened Salmon

This grilled, blackened salmon is best the same day, but leftovers will keep for up to three days. You can cook it in the microwave or eat it cold on a salad, bowl or wrap.

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