Baked Salmon Skewers
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 are 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 the grill, and cook the salmon until it's opaque and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning them halfway with a kitchen tong.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover salmon skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I like to remove them from the skewers before serving!
- To reheat, preheat your oven to 275°F, and warm the salmon for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Store leftover salmon skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. I like to remove them from the skewers before serving!
- To reheat, preheat your oven to 275°F, and warm the salmon for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
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.
