These Baked Salmon Skewers come together fast but feel restaurant-worthy. Each bite has a little citrus from the roasted lemon slices and a hit of seasoning that makes the salmon stand out. That quick dill sauce adds a creamy, tangy finish that ties everything together.
This is one of those recipes that’s easy enough for a weeknight but pretty enough for company. The salmon stays juicy, and the lemon slices roast just enough to mellow out and blend with the fish. It’s a clean, fresh bite with just the right amount of richness.
Helpful Tips
- Cut salmon evenly: This helps all the pieces cook at the same rate.
- Don’t overcook the salmon: The salmon cooks extremely fast, only 6 minutes in the oven. Keep an eye on it. Overcooked salmon can be dry.
- Use small skewers: These are bite-sized portions. Use small skewers to help keep the portions consistent. You don’t have to worry about soaking wooden skewers. The salmon isn’t in the over long enough to burn.
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Salmon Skewers with Creamy Dill Sauce
These Baked Salmon Skewers have a little citrus from the roasted lemon slices, seasoned salmon and a quick dill sauce that adds a creamy, tangy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet skinless , cubed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon sliced thinly
For the dill sauce:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon cubes into a bowl with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt. Gently toss to coat.
- Thread 2 cubes of salmon onto a skewer with one folded lemon slice in between. Repeat until all skewers are made. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 6 minutes, turning halfway through.
- For the dill sauce, combine all 6 ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon just before serving and garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.