Description
These grilled seafood skewers combine shrimp, white fish, and salmon with fresh vegetables in a zesty lemon-garlic marinade. It’s a quick, healthy, and festive dish perfect for summer parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1 lb firm white fish (cod, halibut, or sea bass) cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 lb salmon fillets cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into large squares
- Green and red bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, left whole
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Pat the shrimp, white fish, and salmon dry with paper towels to help the marinade adhere.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the seafood pieces to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly. Avoid overmixing to keep fish cubes intact.
- Marinate the seafood in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not exceed this time to prevent the acid from breaking down the proteins.
- While seafood marinates, cut red onion and bell peppers into large, uniform chunks.
- Thread ingredients onto skewers, alternating between seafood and vegetables (e.g., shrimp, onion, pepper, fish, tomato). Leave space between pieces for heat circulation.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approx. 400°F/200°C). Clean grates thoroughly and brush with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, and fish flakes easily with a fork. Total cooking time is 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from grill and immediately garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.
Notes
[‘Use firm white fish like cod or halibut; avoid flaky fish like tilapia as they may fall apart.’, ‘Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning.’, ‘Do not marinate seafood for too long (max 20 mins) as lemon juice can make it mushy.’, ‘Ensure grill is hot before adding skewers to prevent sticking.’, ‘Internal temperature of fish should reach 145°F (63°C).’]
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer per person
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled seafood, seafood skewers, summer grilling, healthy dinner, quick recipes, lemon garlic marinade, outdoor cooking