Description
These Grilled Salmon Skewers with Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce are a perfect summer dish, combining tender salmon with a flavorful marinade and a refreshing yogurt sauce. The smoky grilled flavor pairs beautifully with the creamy dill sauce, creating a balanced and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Skewers:
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Marinate salmon cubes in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes for 15–20 minutes.
- Make Yogurt Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until serving.
- Grill Salmon: Thread marinated salmon cubes onto skewers. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with chilled dill yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- Pair with rice, couscous, or grilled vegetables.
- Substitute steelhead trout for salmon.
- For dairy-free option, use a plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
