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Summer grilling just got so much better with these grilled salmon kabobs with homemade basil garlic pesto! Your taste buds will love this!
Everyone LOVES food-on-a-stick😁
The truth is, we use our outdoor grill year-round, even throughout the winter months. Kabobs and skewers cook well on an indoor grill as well, and they are SO fun to make for parties and get-togethers.
The fresh homemade pesto sauce adds a burst of flavor and nutrition, with healthy fats and antioxidants from the basil and garlic. And with only 4 ingredients, you can’t go wrong!
🌱Each time I make a batch of homemade pesto, I ask myself why I don’t make it more often?!!! It’s just SO good and really brightens up any meal!
Why You’ll Love This Salmon Kabobs Recipe
We’re checking all of the boxes with these beautiful kabobs!
- ✔️ Completely packed with delicious fresh flavor
- ✔️ Quick & EASY: This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring only 10 minutes of prep time and 6-8 minutes of cooking time.
- ✔️ High Protein: Each serving packs a whopping 35g of protein, making it a great option for those looking to boost their protein intake.
- ✔️ Nutritious: Plus, salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and brain function.
- ✔️ Fast Clean-up: Because you are making these salmon kabobs on the grill, cleanup is quick and easy!
Looking for more salmon recipes? You may like Honey Salmon Bowls, Roasted Salmon Bites, or Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon.
Benefits of Wild Caught Salmon
🐟Wild salmon contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin, this is what makes the wild salmon meat a beautiful dark pink to red color.
It’s because of its natural diet!
Although wild-caught salmon typically costs a bit more than farmed salmon, it’s definitely worth its weight!
Wild-caught salmon has more vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
I typically will only purchase salmon when I’m perusing the seafood counter and notice wild-caught salmon happens to be on SALE….then it’s on at my house!
So go ahead, give these Salmon Kabobs a try and enjoy the protein-packed punch of this easy and delicious recipe.
Ingredients:
4 servings
- (10-inch) bamboo skewers or wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup fresh pesto sauce https://cleanfoodcrush.com/delicious-fresh-homemade-pesto/
- 1-1/2 lbs. skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
Soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes, so they don’t burn on the grill.
In a large bowl, toss your salmon cubes with your fresh pesto sauce, coating well.
Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
Cover the salmon cubes with pesto and allow to marinate for 20 minutes, covered in the refrigerator.
Thread your salmon onto bamboo skewers alternating with your thin lemon slices as shown.
Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium and grill the salmon skewers for 6-8 minutes per total, flipping halfway.
Enjoy!
💚Rachel
Rachel’s Tips for Best Results
- 🐟Wild salmon contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin, this is what makes the wild salmon meat a beautiful dark pink to red color.
- Salmon can be expensive so try to buy it when it’s on sale.
- Freeze any leftover homemade pesto you make to throw into other dishes.
More Kabob Recipes You’ll Love
Quick & Easy Salmon Kabobs
Ingredients
- 10-inch bamboo skewers or wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup fresh pesto sauce
- 1-1/2 lbs. skinless salmon filet, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
- 2 fresh lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes, so they don’t burn on the grill.
- In a large bowl, toss your salmon cubes with your fresh pesto sauce, coating well.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes, covered in the refrigerator.
- Thread your salmon onto bamboo skewers alternating with your thin lemon slices as shown.
- Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium and grill the salmon skewers for 6-8 minutes per total, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
