Salmon Skewers with Zucchini

Salmon Skewers with Zucchini will surprise you with the perfect combination of soft salmon pieces and the taste of fresh zucchini. This recipe is easy to prepare and will satisfy you if you are looking for a quick and healthy recipe with high protein content.

Hello fish lovers! Today, we will share a very healthy and tasty salmon kebabs recipe with you. Fish is an essential part of our diet, especially if we are focused on healthy eating. With it’s high protein, vitamins and fatty acid contents, it’s in demand by people who train. Also, having zero sugar content is very important for people with diabetes. Just like any other fish, Salmon is sugar free.

Combination of fresh zucchini and tender salmon pieces will make you happy for eating healthy but also tasty. Your body will love this recipe! So, let’s see how to prepare these tasty salmon skewers with zucchini.

Firstly, you should prepare the marinade. Mix olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, thyme and oregano together in a bowl. In another bowl, place the salmon cubes and zucchini slices. Season them salt and black pepper. Pour the marinade over and make sure that they are covered with the marinade completely. Let it wait for 20 minutes. You can wait longer if you have time, which will make the taste infuse into salmon. Remember, longer the marination takes, better the taste will get.

Thread salmon and zucchini one by one onto each skewer. Lastly, thread a round slice of lemon. Heat your grill, or skillet for indoor cooking, and place the salmon skewers. Cook them until they get golden brown, for around 6 minutes. If you are using a skillet, do not forget to add a bit oil before you start frying. Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving and you delicious and healthy salmon skewers with zucchini is ready! Enjoy coloring your plates!

Salmon Skewers with Zucchini Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 min Cooking Time: 10 min 10 min

Nutrition facts: 295 calories 15 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 500 grams Salmon fillet, cut into cubes
• 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 2 lemons
• 5 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Mix together the olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, thyme and oregano in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, place salmon cubes and zucchini slices. Season them with salt and black pepper. Pour the marinade over them and make sure the salmon is covered with the marinade. Let it marinate for about 20 minutes, if you have time you can marinate even longer.
3. Thread salmon and zucchini one by one onto each skewer. Lastly, thread a round slice of lemon on each.
4. Heat your grill, or skillet if you have no other option. Place salmon skewers on it, and grill salmon kebabs for around 6 minutes. When the fish gets golden brown, set them aside.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

• You can decide the way you will cook the salmon skewers. You can use either a grill, a skillet or even an oven. Only the cooking time will vary.
• If you decide to use a skillet, make sure that you add olive oil before you place the salmone skewers.