Pineapple Salmon Kabobs
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Buzzing with bright flavours, these tangy and mildly sweet Pineapple Salmon Kabobs come together super fast and are the perfect meal for savouring summer. *Be sure to check out lots more grilling tips in the post.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or use rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (can use brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 large garlic cloves grated or very finely minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
For the kabobs
- 2 pounds skinless salmon fillets cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1-1/2-inch wedges, separated
- 2 small bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces (I used green and red)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- oil for oiling the grill grates
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sesame oil, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger. If using wooden skewers, soak them now for at least 20 minutes.
- Place salmon in a bowl or large zip-top plastic bag, pour marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate 20-30 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
- Place the cut pineapple, onion and bell peppers in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Remove salmon from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread salmon, pineapple, and veggies on the skewers, alternating salmon with the pineapple and a few veggies in between.
- Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan, heat to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Lower heat and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Coat grill rack (generously!) with oil; reduce grill heat to medium. Place kabobs on hot grill rack and cook 8 to 12 minutes, covered, or until salmon turns opaque throughout and internal temperature of salmon reaches 145°, rotating kabobs 1/4 turn every 3 to 4 minutes basting often with reserved marinade. Serve immediately with rice or side of your choice.
Notes
How To Prepare The Grill To Cook Fish
For best results when grilling food you should always start out with a clean grill. But especially when cooking fish, it is imperative that you clean and oil the grates diligently. Here are the steps I recommend:
- Heat the grill, covered, to medium-high heat or until it reaches about 450 degrees F. Use a grill brush to clean the grates thoroughly.
- Dab some paper towels in oil and wipe all over the grates. Be extra generous with the oil to ensure it is well coated. I use grapeseed oil or an inexpensive olive oil.
- Cover the grill and heat for another 5 minutes. When ready to place the fish on the grill, uncover and wipe the grates again with more oil. Be just as generous as the first time.