Grilled Salmon Skewers With Creamy Cucumber-Onion Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon Skewers With Creamy Cucumber-Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers (peeled, halved, seeded then thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 6 -7 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon dried dill; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed); ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 wooden skewers

Servings: persons

2 large cucumbers (peeled, halved, seeded then thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon salt
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 -7 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed)
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 wooden skewers

1
For the cucumber salad (this may be done hours ahead) place the cucumber slices in a colander and toss with salt; let stand until several tablespoons of water has drained out (about 30-40 minutes).
2
Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl, then add in onion slices.
3
In a small bowl mix together the sour cream with vinegar and dill until combined; add to the slices and toss well to coat.
4
Season with black pepper.
5
Chill until ready to serve with the skewers.
6
For the salmon; slice the salmon lengthwise into 12 long strips, then thread 1 strip onto 1 water-soaked wooden skewer.
7
Repeat with remaining 11 strips.
8
Place the skewers into a long shallow glass pan.
9
In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic and black pepper until well combined; pour over the skewers, then let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
10
When finished marinated transfer the marinade to a small saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes.
11
Set grill to medium-high heat.
12
Lightly oil the grill grate.
13
Cook the skewers for about 4 minutes per side, brushing with the marinade.
14
Serve with the prepared cucumber salad.
15
Delicious!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large cucumbers (peeled, halved, seeded then thinly sliced), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 6 -7 tablespoons sour cream, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon Skewers With Creamy Cucumber-Onion Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Salmon Skewers With Creamy Cucumber-Onion Salad

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