Grilled salmon is our new go-to summer recipe.
We love how grilled sockeye salmon is healthy, easy, and cooks up in no time on the barbecue.
While many people reserve the grill for steaks and sausage, we’re here to give you all the details on grilled fish.
We think these grilled salmon kabobs are gorgeous, and they are even tastier than they look!
The Mediteranean sauce is one of the best grilled salmon marinade recipes, it adds in lots of extra flavor.
Change up your normal veggie kabobs by using the same marinade on skewers featuring a Mediteranean twist – artichokes!
Grilled salmon temp
When making grilled salmon, you want to preheat your grill to a high temperature, around 500 degrees F.
This will help to reduce the chance your Mediterranean salmon won’t stick to the grill grates.
The internal grilled salmon temperature should reach 125 degrees F for medium doneness.
How long to grill salmon
We always like to cook grilled salmon with skin still on. This helps to prevent the flesh of the fish from sticking to the grill.
After marinating, place the salmon kabobs skin side down on the grill.
There is no need to flip the grilled sockeye salmon, simply cook for about 6-8 minutes.
Grilled Salmon Marinade:
This simple grilled salmon marinade goes great on both salmon skewers as well as our vegetable mediteranian kabobs!
Simply mix all ingredients in a small bowl and brush on your kabobs.
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggie Mediterranean Kabobs:
Makes 2 veggie skewers
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced with a mandolin
- ½ of a medium onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 6 artichoke quarters
- 4 cherry tomatoes
If you’re whipping up these Mediterranean vegetable kabobs as a tasty side dish for your grilled salmon, simply skewer your veggies, brush with the same grill sauce, but cook on high heat until veggies are charred and tomatoes start to blister.
Another cute side dish are these Greek Salad Kabobs and Marinated Feta.
Grilled Salmon Kabobs:
Makes 2 grilled salmon kabobs
- 2 salmon filets, cubed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Alternate adding the salmon and lemon slices, folded into quarters, on the skewer.
Mix together your grill sauce.
Baste the skewers with the sauce on all sides.
Place the kabobs on the grill, skin side down
Cook the salmon kabobs for 6-8 minutes on medium low heat.
The salmon will be done at 125 degrees F internal temp, or when firm.
Serve your kabobs with tzatziki sauce, if desired.
Mediterranean Grilled Salmon
A fun and healthy twist on kabobs! Grilled salmon and veggies in a Mediterranean marinade.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. sockeye salmon, cubed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Alternate adding the salmon and lemon slices, folded into quarters, on the skewer.
- Mix together your grill sauce.
- Baste the skewers with the sauce on all sides.
- Place the kabobs on the grill, skin side down
- Cook the salmon kabobs for 6-8 minutes on medium low heat.
- The salmon will be done at 125 degrees F internal temp, or when firm.
Notes
Serve your kabobs with tzatziki sauce, if desired.
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