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Spiced Salmon Kebabs

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Here's a little trick: Thread salmon pieces onto two skewers so they don't flip and spin every time you turn them on the grill.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

2

teaspoons sesame seeds

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

teaspoon kosher salt

1

/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1-inch pieces

2

lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds

2

tablespoons olive oil

Special Equipment

16

bamboo skewers soaked in water 1 hour

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for medium heat. Mix oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to combine; set spice mixture aside.

    Step 2

    Beginning and ending with salmon, thread salmon and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs total. Brush with oil and season with reserved spice mixture.

    Step 3

    Grill, turning occasionally, until fish is opaque throughout, 5–8 minutes.

Nutrition Per Serving

4 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 390 Fat (g) 22 Saturated Fat (g) 3 Cholesterol (mg) 120 Carbohydrates (g) 3 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 44 Sodium (mg) 580