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Spiced Salmon Skewers with Lemon
Easy and elegant grilled salmon skewers showered with a mixture of fresh oregano, sesame seeds, cumin and red pepper flakes.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 6 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds salmon (skinned and cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2-3 lemons (sliced thin)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse salt
- Canola or vegetable oil for oiling the grill
- 4 six inch bamboo skewers (soaked for at least an hour in water)
Instructions
- 1
Heat grill to medium-high. Combine oregano, sesame seeds, cumin and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Thread salmon cubes and lemon slices (folded in half) onto skewers, alternating as you go and starting and ending with salmon.
- 3
Brush or rub salmon skewers with olive oil and sprinkle oregano mixture evenly over both sides. Season with coarse salt.
- 4
Generously oil the grill and reduce heat to medium. Grill skewers until salmon is just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes per side. Serve.