Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Marinated in a fresh cilantro lime sauce and grilled alongside red onion, cherry tomatoes, and served with a cilantro lime crema, these cilantro lime grilled salmon kabobs are a quick dinner to throw on the grill for any occasion.

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Marinated in a fresh cilantro lime sauce and grilled alongside red onion, cherry tomatoes, and served with a cilantro lime crema, these cilantro lime grilled salmon kabobs are a quick dinner to throw on the grill for any occasion.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 434kcal

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Crema

3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup firmly-packed cilantro leaves
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Salt and pepper to taste

Salmon Kabobs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 small limes, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

Cilantro Lime Crema

Combine all crema ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season crema with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Salmon Kabobs

In a large shallow bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Season salmon cubes with salt and pepper. Toss salmon cubes into sauce until evenly coated. Allow salmon to marinate 20 minutes, tossing cubes halfway through marinating.
Remove salmon from marinade, discard marinade, and pat salmon cubes dry with paper towels. Thread salmon onto skewers with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and lime slices if using.
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large nonstick pan to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well.
Grill salmon kabobs on a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil on outdoor grill or on stovetop turning occasionally, until salmon is golden-brown and registers 125-130F, about 6-9 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle salmon kabobs with extra cilantro and serve warm with crema for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Kabobs are best if served immediately after assembly.

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