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Recipe Index » Recipes » Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Kebabs

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Kebabs

Published by Meaghan on May 26, 2023 | last updated on May 26, 2023.

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Grilled salmon kebabs with lemon herb seasonings are a healthy, powerhouse of a meal. Absolutely loaded with refreshing flavor, this easy, quick dinner is perfect for warm evenings.

lemon herb grilled salmon kebabs stacked on a white plate

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Few dinners say summer to me quite as much as grilled seafood.

Take these grilled salmon kebabs for example.

With the smoky grilled flavor and the fresh Mediterranean flavor from the lemon and herbs, these salmon skewers pretty much taste like summer nights.

lemon herb grilled salmon kebabs stacked on a white plate

Kebabs vs. Kabobs vs. Skewers

Do you say kebab, kabob, or do you call them skewers?

I’ve always fluctuated between kebab and kabob.

Is it a regional thing? I wasn’t sure, so I did some research.

It’s originally an Arabic word, and the difference is merely one of pronunciation and phonetic spelling.

Kinda like saying you’re going to a hibachi restaurant, but it technically should be called teppanyaki.

Or calling a gyro (pronounced yi-roh, a jai-roh). Simple semantics.

So basically, it’s our American take on an old tradition of threading some form of meat and vegetables onto a stick, and grilling until a level of utterly lovely perfection is reached.

Ingredients

To make these you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a batch of grilled salmon kebabs

  • Herbs and spices– Minced fresh oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
  • Sesame seeds
  • Salmon– Boneless, skinless salmon filet cut into 1″ pieces
  • Lemons– Thinly sliced

You’ll also need nonstick spray and metal or wooden skewers.

How to Grill Salmon Kebabs

These salmon kebabs are pretty simple to make!

dry seasonings and herbs for grilled salmon in a small white prep bowl

To do, mix together the oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and pepper flakes until evenly incorporated in a small bowl.

Set this aside.

seasoning blend for grilled salmon in a small white prep bowl

Preheat a grill to medium heat.

While the grill is heating, assemble the kebabs.

To make the skewers, thread a piece of salmon onto a skewer, pushing down until it’s about an inch or two from the end.

chunks of salmon and slices of lemon threaded on black metal skewers

Next, thread on a slice of lemon that’s folded in half.

Repeat until there’s only an inch or two left on the other end of the skewer, ending with a piece of fish.

chunks of salmon and slices of lemon threaded on black metal skewers and sprinkled with herb seasoning

Do this until all the skewers are filled or you’ve used all the ingredients.

Spray the hot grill grates liberally with the non-stick spray and lightly spray the kebabs with non stick cooking spray.

sliced lemon and salmon kabobs on a hot grill

Salt and pepper both sides of the kebabs and season the skewers liberally with the spice mixture.

Grill the fish, turning the skewers periodically to prevent sticking, for about 8-10 minutes or until it’s opaque and flaky.

grilled salmon kabobs stacked on a white plate

Eat immediately off the skewer, or serve with cooked basmati rice and roasted asparagus for a complete meal.

Enjoy!

grilled lemon salmon skewers on a white plate

Storing leftovers

Store leftover salmon kebabs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

grilled lemon salmon skewers on a white plate

How to Cook Salmon Kebabs in the Oven

Weather not good for grilling?

You can still make these salmon kebabs in the oven.

Assemble them as directed above and bake them on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with nonstick spray at 350 for about 15-18 minutes, flipping, the skewers midway through.

Enjoy!

grilled lemon salmon skewers on a white plate

Tips and Tricks

  • You can let the salmon sit in the spices for a few minutes prior to cooking to let the flavor sink in.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
  • For wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for an hour prior to cooking.

a grilled salmon kebabs on a bed of lettuce on a white plate

Other Kebab Recipes

Grilled salmon kebabs with lemon herb seasoning are a light favorite.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other kebab recipes?

Try these:

  • Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs
  • Grilled Nam Prik Shrimp Skewers
  • Greek Chicken Kabobs
  • Bang Bang Chicken Kabobs
  • Barbecue Chicken & Pineapple Kabobs

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lemon herb grilled salmon kebabs stacked on a white plate

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Kebabs

Grilled salmon kebabs with lemon herb seasonings are a healthy, powerhouse of a meal. Absolutely loaded with refreshing flavor, this easy, quick dinner is perfect for warm evenings.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp finely minced, fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless salmon filet, cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 lemons thinly sliced
  • non stick cooking spray
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • metal skewers, or wooden skewers that have been pre soaked for an hour
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and pepper flakes until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
  • Heat a grill over medium heat. When heated, spray the grates liberally with the non-stick spray. 
  • Thread a piece of salmon onto a skewer, pushing down until it's about an inch or two from the end. Next, thread on a slice of lemon that's folded in half. Repeat until there's only an inch or two left on the other end of the skewer, ending with a piece of fish. Repeat until all the skewers are filled, or all the ingredients are used.
  • Lightly spray the kebabs with non stick cooking spray. Salt & pepper both sides. Season the skewers liberally with the spice mixture on both sides.
  • Grill the fish, turning periodically to prevent sticking, about 8-10 minutes or until it's opaque and flaky.
  • Eat immediately off the skewer, or serve with cooked basmati rice and roasted asparagus for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can let the salmon sit in the spices for a few minutes prior to cooking to let the flavor sink in.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
  • For wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for an hour prior to cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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recipe originally from Skinnytaste

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  1. Zeba Durrani says

    March 26, 2018 at 5:35 am

    Such a simple and delicious way to make Salmon. I love all the spices you have used and the presentation! Thanks, for sharing on Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      March 26, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks, Zeba! Without a sauce, the seasoning added just the right amount of flavor.

      Reply
  2. Of Goats and Greens says

    March 28, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    This looks more than delicious. Another reason to look forward to getting a new, and good, grill here. Thanks!

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  3. Petra says

    March 29, 2018 at 8:59 am

    So simple and so good, a great recipe for busy days, and perhaps the odd lazy day too 🙂

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