Salmon on skewers?  Yes, it worked!  Cut the salmon on an angle into 1/2 inch thick pieces and it will stay on the skewer.  We skewered some fresh vegetables along with the fish.  Any veggies will do.  We chose mushrooms, colorful cherry tomatoes and red pepper.  Simply drizzle with olive oil and add a shake or two of salt and pepper.

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Salmon and Shrimp Skewers

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Calories 325kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy sauce reduced sodium preferred
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 1 clove
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 3 Tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3/4 pound salmon cut int 1/2" pieces
• 3/4 pound jumbo shrimp

Instructions

• In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, garlic, vinegar, sugar, Sriracha sauce, cilantro, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.  Add the fish and turn to coat.  Refrigerate for at least two hours and up to eight hours.
• If using wooden skewers, soak in water for one hour.  We like to use metal skewers.  Thread the fish onto the skewers.  Grill or broil on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil until cooked through (2 - 5 minutes per side).

Assemble in this dish in advance, then pour marinade over the skewers 20 minutes before grilling.

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Chicken & Herb Skewers

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

• Bamboo Skewers, soaked for 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• 1/4 cup rosemary sprigs
• 1/4 cup oregano sprigs
• 2-3 jalapeños seeded and sliced into small thin strips
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp  sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 8 Bamboo skewers

Instructions

• Cut chicken into thin strips.
• Place herbs and pepper on chicken strip, roll up and thread onto skewer.         
• In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and sugar, and pour over skewers.
• Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes.
• To cook, place chicken skewers on a hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until meat is cooked through.

Notes

Serve with salad greens. Serves 4 for dinner or 8 for appetizer.