These Mediterranean Salmon Kabobs are healthy, tasty, and ready in just 25 minutes! They're super simple to make and perfect for a party, or as an easy dinner served with rice, noodles, veggies, or salad.
Salmon kabobs are one of our favorite ways to enjoy a healthy and tasty meal!
I love that they are super easy to prepare and can be cooked quickly, making them perfect for busy weeknight meals.
We serve them up on a bed of rice, with air fried baby potatoes and veggies, or with a big salad.
Salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy addition to any meal, so I try to include it in our weekly meal plan whenever I can!
If you also love salmon, be sure to try Salmon Patties or Salmon with Mushroom Sauce. If you're a seafood fan, Garlic Butter Boiled Scallops are a winner!
Still wondering if this recipe is for you? Well, salmon kabobs can be jazzed up with a variety of spices and marinades, allowing you to customize them to your tastes.
They're also great with a dipping sauce, drizzle of yogurt or a kick of sriracha!
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Salmon kabobs are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of salmon.
- They make a healthy and delicious meal for any occasion.
- This recipe is easy to prepare and require minimal effort.
- These fish kabobs are a great way to get your daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
- They're tasty hot or cold, so you can cook a batch and bring them to a picnic, cookout, tailgate or party!
- They're a low-carb, protein-packed food.
- You can cook them on the grill or in the oven for a quick and easy meal.
- They are a great way to entertain a group of guests.
- This recipe is ready in 25 minutes with just 9 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salmon - You'll need salmon fillets for these kabobs. If using frozen, please defrost first. You'll also need to remove the skin, then cut it into chunky cubes.
- Zucchini - leave the skin on and cut it into slices.
- Red Bell Pepper - another Mediterranean vegetable, cut into squares that can be threaded onto the kabob skewers.
- Red Onion - We prefer red onion to yellow onion for these skewers.
- Oil - use olive oil or canola, both help the salmon and veggies to cook.
- Herbs and Spices - Mixed Italian herbs, paprika, and salt - they all give a great flavor to the salmon.
- Lemon Juice - Zesty lemon really 'lifts' the flavor of the fish and vegetables.
See the recipe card for the full method and quantities.
Instructions
If you're wondering how to make this salmon kabobs recipe, don't worry, it's easy!
Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.
Preheat the oven to 360°F.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water so they don't burn.
Remove the skin from the salmon slices, remove the bones and cut the fish into 1-inch cubes. Put them into a bowl.
Add the cut vegetables to another bowl.
Mix the oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Add half to the bowl of salmon and half to the bowl of vegetables. Mix, and let them sit for 5 minutes to marinade.
Thread the salmon and vegetables, alternating onto the wooden skewers.
Place them into a baking dish (either line the dish with foil, or brush with oil), then bake for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
There are lots of great ways to serve up your salmon kabobs!
- Bring them warm or cold to a cookout, tailgate, picnic or party.
- Enjoy them as a light appetizer.
- Serve them with side dishes for lunch or dinner.
- Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
- Spicy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Serve with a light, tangy lemon and dill aioli.
- Accompany with a fresh, crunchy green salad.
- Serve with a creamy avocado-cucumber salsa.
- Enjoy with a side of roasted potatoes and steamed asparagus.
- Serve with a light, citrusy vinaigrette.
- Enjoy with a bed of quinoa and roasted vegetables.
- Top with a dollop of pesto for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve with a side of wild rice pilaf.
- Accompany with a warm, garlicky white wine sauce.
- Enjoy with a side of creamy mashed potatoes.
Recipe Tips
Don't overcook your salmon. Ensure it's cooked, but don't let it dry out! Don't cut the vegetables too large or thick, or they won't cook at the same time as the salmon.
FAQ
This recipe takes approximately 15 minutes to cook in the oven.
They could dry out and char or catch on fire. It's best to soak them for 30 minutes.
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📖 Recipe
Salmon Kabobs
Equipment
- bowl
- Skewers
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into squares)
- 1 red onions (cut into squares)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water so they don't burn.
- Remove the skin from the salmon slices, remove the bones and cut the fish into 1-inch cubes. Put them into a bowl.
- Add the cut vegetables to another bowl.
- Mix the oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Add half to the bowl of salmon and half to the bowl of vegetables. Mix, and let them sit for 5 minutes to marinade.
- Thread the salmon and vegetables, alternating onto the wooden skewers.
- Place them into a baking dish (either line the dish with foil, or brush with oil), then bake for 15 minutes or utnil cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
I'm always looking for new recipes for salmon and this looks perfect. Healthy, tasty and quick too.
Helen
I love how straightforward these are, but they look really special! Great for a 'fancy' family dinner 🙂
Tayler
Spotted these on pinterest and thought, why haven't I thought of this before?? I love salmon, so we LOVED these delicious kabobs! They were so good with steamed vegetables. I try to eat fish a few times a week, but just putting them on sticks made it feel like a totally different meal.
Angela
We loved this! It was a perfect simple and delicious dinner and so glad that's healthy too! And my kids are all about the kabobs, but they wouldn't eat the onions ha ha 🙂 I served it with potato salad.