Love these simple colorful salmon Kabobs with a Cajun twist! Quick and easy, this healthy dish is perfect for your next outdoor event!
If you use wooden skewers and are wondering how to keep the salmon from sticking to them, we recommend you soak the skewers in water for about 30 minutes before threading the salmon onto them. This will help both the wood from burning and the salmon from sticking.
What type of salmon works best when making kabobs? We like to use salmon fillets because they hold together nicely when cubed. And we think fresh, wild-caught salmon provides the best flavor and texture.
Tasty Grilled Cajon Salmon Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 onion large
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 red peppers
- 1 green pepper
- 1 zucchini (optional)
- 6 skinless, boneless salmon fillets cut in 1" pieces
- Cajun seasoning I like to use SLAP YA MAMA brand seasoning to save time, but if you have the time and interest to make your own, check out our recipe at the bottom!
- 1 lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat barbeque or chargrill on medium-high.
- Thread salmon cubes onto skewers, then pieces of onion, peppers, and tomatoes. (Sometimes I add zucchini too if I have it in the house!) Repeat to make 12 kabobs.
- Cook 3-5 minutes on each side for medium cooked.
- Transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Add lemon for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy! (We like to serve with corn on the cob and a salad)
Homemade Cajun Spice Recipe
*Prefer to make your own Cajun spice? That way you can make it as spicy or mild as you like!
Stir all ingredients together until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
FAQS About Salmon Kabobs
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