Best 8 Sweet Smoky Salmon Kabobs Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of sweet and smoky salmon kabobs, a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. These kabobs feature succulent salmon marinated in a symphony of sweet and smoky flavors, then grilled to perfection. The result is a delectable treat that combines the richness of salmon with the irresistible smokiness of paprika and the subtle hint of sweetness from honey. Accompanying the salmon are an array of colorful vegetables, each adding its own distinct flavor and texture to the kabobs. From crisp bell peppers to tender zucchini and flavorful cherry tomatoes, these vegetable accompaniments provide a vibrant contrast to the salmon. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or seeking a delightful weeknight meal, these sweet and smoky salmon kabobs are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow instructions and a step-by-step guide, this recipe is accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your palate craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON KABOBS



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Best grilled salmon kabobs, prepared Mediterranean-style with a garlicy, zesty marinade, zucchini and onions! Serve these with your favorite Mediterranean salads and sides and a little Tahini sauce or Tzatziki (lots of ideas up in the post).

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.5 lb Salmon fillet, cut into cubes approximately 1-inch to 1-1/2 inch or so in size
1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 small red onion, cut into squares
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup to 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Early Harvest Greek olive oil)
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mild chili pepper (I used this Aleppo pepper )
1/2 tsp ground coriander

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, Aleppo pepper and coriander.
  • Place salmon pieces, zucchini and onions in a large mixing bowl. Season with kosher salt and pepper, and toss briefly. Now pour the marinade over the salmon and toss again to make sure the salmon is well coated with the marinade. Let the fish marinate for about 15 to 20 minutes (see Cook's Tip)
  • Beginning with salmon, thread salmon, zucchini and onions through skewers (if using wooden skewers, be sure to have soaked them for 30 minutes before using.)
  • Heat an outdoor grill (indoor grilling instructions in notes). Arrange salmon skewers on top and cover the grill. Grill salmon kabobs for 6 to 8 minute, covered, or until the fish is opaque throughout, turning once midway through cooking (using tongs is the best way to turn the salmon skewers)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Sugar 7.5 g, Sodium 98.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

GRILLED SALMON KABOBS



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These grilled salmon kabobs are soaked in in a unique marinade blend that's full of flavor and skewered with lemon. If you can't cook them on the grill, they can also be baked in the oven. Either way, you'll get delicious, perfectly seasoned salmon that pairs perfectly with your favorite sides.

Provided by Melissa Belanger

Categories     Mains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 - 2 pounds salmon, cubed
2 lemons, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Add the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the cubed salmon into the marinade and cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the salmon to marinate. While the salmon marinates, soak the wooden skewers.
  • Assemble the skewers with a lemon slice between each of the salmon cubes, about 5 salmon pieces per kabob.
  • Preheat grill to high heat, and add a grill grate or piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Grill salmon for 10 minutes, turning once to evenly brown both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Sugar 0.3 g, Sodium 438.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg

SWEET & SMOKY SALMON KABOBS



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Make and share this Sweet & Smoky Salmon Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheGrumpyChef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 1/4 lbs skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices

Steps:

  • If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in hot water at least 30 minutes. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium heat.
  • In large bow, combine sugar, paprika, chili powder, red pepper, salt and pepper. Rub mixture between fingers to break up any lumps of sugar.
  • Add salmon and zucchini and toss to evenly coat with spice mixture.
  • Thread zucchini slices, 2 at a tiem and alternating with salmon, onto skewers.
  • Place on hot grill greate and cook 9 to 11 minutes or until salmon turns opaque throughout, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 313.5, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 26.2

SALMON KEBABS WITH HERB SAUCE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound center-cut salmon, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 24, 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide pieces
1 lemon, sliced into 1/3-inch-thick rounds and then quartered plus lemon wedges for serving
Herb Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
Kosher salt
1/2 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup packed parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the salmon, red onion, and lemon quarters to the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  • To assemble the kebabs, thread a few pieces of red onion onto an 8-inch-long metal skewer (see Cook's Note). Next, add a piece of salmon, followed by a quarter of lemon. Continue threading the ingredients onto the skewer until you have 4 pieces of salmon on the skewer. Set the finished kebab aside and continue the process with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
  • Generously oil the grates of the preheated grill. Add the salmon kebabs to the grill and cook, turning halfway through, until nice grill marks have formed, and the salmon easily releases from the grill, 4 to 6 minutes. (This can alternatively be done on an indoor grill pan.)
  • Remove the salmon to a serving platter and drizzle with the Herb Sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Add the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the garlic is finely chopped. Add the basil and parsley leaves and blend until finely chopped. Transfer the herb sauce to a bowl to serve with the grilled salmon.

HICKORY SMOKED SALMON SKEWERS



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These juicy salmon skewers from Lindsey S. Love of Dolly and Oatmeal are marinated in a mustard-based Carolina BBQ glaze and then grilled over hickory wood chips to give the salmon a smoky, full-depth flavor.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound salmon, skinned and deboned
2 lemons, sliced into thin coins
6 wooden skewers (or more as needed), soaked in water
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Reynolds Wrap® Non Stick Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Cut the salmon into 2-inch chunks. Fold the lemon coins in half and thread the salmon and lemon onto the soaked skewers, alternating between the salmon and lemon. Place the salmon skewers in a shallow dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Pour marinade over the skewers, turning to coat, and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • While the skewers are marinating, prepare your grill. Cut a large piece of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil and firmly fit it over the grill grate. Preheat the grill to medium heat. For a charcoal grill, place 4 to 5 hickory wood chunks on top of hot coals and close the grill cover to let the smoke accumulate. For a gas grill, place wood chunks in a smoker box or in a large piece of foil; fold up side to make a packet. Poke holes with a fork and place on the grill. Close the cover to let smoke accumulate.
  • Open the grill and lightly oil the foil.
  • Cook the salmon skewers for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until fish is opaque in color. Plate the salmon skewers and sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1066.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SOY GLAZED SALMON KABOBS



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Soy sauce and fish are staples of many of the Pacific Islands where Asian influence has become infused into local cuisine. The abundance of shoreline provides ease to fresh fish as well. Here tasty glazed salmon kabobs, which go well with some sliced green onion, chopped ginger and fresh black pepper fryed in some butter and then mixed into a bed of cooked Basmati rice, my preference. I think this recipe was originally from the Highliner website.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

400 g frozen salmon fillets
4 skewers
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels.
  • Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients.
  • Thread fish onto skewers and brush both sides with glaze.
  • Broil or grill over high heat for about 7 minutes, basting with glaze and turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • *Be careful not to overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 386.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.2, Protein 21.2

THAI SALMON KEBABS WITH SWEET CHILLI & LIME DIP



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Always pop some salmon fillets in your shopping basket? Try this new way to transform them...

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
juice 1 lime
4 x 140g/5oz skinless salmon fillet , cut into large chunks
oil , for drizzling

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet chilli sauce and lime juice in a bowl. Pour half the mixture into a bowl for serving. Thread the salmon onto 4 skewers and brush with the remaining chilli sauce. Marinate for 20 mins.
  • Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Shake excess marinade from the kebabs, then drizzle with oil, season and griddle for 8 mins, turning occasionally until the salmon is opaque and comes away easily from the pan. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium

SMOKY AND SPICY ROASTED SALMON



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Inspired by the smoke, spice and sweetness that characterize classic dry barbecue rubs, this super easy salmon recipe skips the grill, making for easy cleanup and a dinner that's doable any night of the week. While a fragrant rub like this one might overpower a milder fish, salmon stands up to strong flavors beautifully. This dish works well with summer picnic sides like coleslaw and potato salad, but it is equally good with roasted potatoes and a simple green salad. The rub is only mildly spicy as written, so add a pinch of cayenne if you'd like a little more kick.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons dark or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix well with a fork.
  • Sprinkle the spice rub over the fillets, then turn them, pressing gently, to coat all sides with the rub. Brush the fillets all over with the olive oil.
  • Roast the salmon for 12 to 14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until it flakes easily and is just cooked in the center. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle lightly with salt and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest salmon possible. Fresh salmon will have a bright orange or pink color, and it will be firm to the touch. Avoid salmon that is dull in color or that has a slimy texture.
  • Use wooden skewers instead of metal skewers. Metal skewers can conduct heat too quickly, which can overcook the salmon. Wooden skewers will cook the salmon more evenly.
  • Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes. This will help to infuse the salmon with flavor and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the salmon over medium heat. This will help to prevent the salmon from burning and overcooking.
  • Cook the salmon until it is just cooked through. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it is important to not overcook it. The salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.

Conclusion:

Sweet and smoky salmon kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give sweet and smoky salmon kabobs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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