Salmon with pesto and a splash of lemon makes a terrific appetizer.
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If there’s a trend I can get behind, it’s outdoor living! I love creating spaces where I can read, enjoy a bite to eat or just chill. Now that I’ve successfully refinished the surface of an old table (#inlovewithmyminisander), I’ m ready to reveal my latest project…
..call it a patio, porch, or veranda, but I call it Keeper’s bedroom. Here’s where Keeper, my 16 year old labrador retriever hangs out most days and some nights too!
My new dog friendly zone ties in with the al fresco dining part this month’s Recipe Redux theme : Small Plates for Sunny Days.
Small bites are perfect for trying many different tastes. Take tapas style eating outside for al fresco dining or a simple picnic. Or maybe you’re serving small bites at a bridal or baby shower or a graduation party. Show us your healthy take on small plates and finger foods.
Hanging out with Keeper, in his shady exterior room, I’m enjoying my delicious small bites, Grilled Salmon Skewers. (BTW, all my dogs love salmon). These little kebabs, high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids, make a dynamite combo with other finger foods or salads; I paired a couple with some tabouli, made with ingredients from my CSA (community sponsored agriculture) box.
I bet there are some more great links from my Recipe Redux colleagues at the bottom of this post for recipes that will pair delightfully with my Grilled Salmon Skewer appetizers. Please let me know in the comments section what you think looks yummy!
Grilled Salmon Skewers
Skewer salmon with pesto and a splash of lemon for a terrific appetizer.
- Yield: 12 appetizer servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon filet, skinned
- 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Thirty minutes before grilling, soak twelve 6- to 8- inch wooden skewers in water. Drain. Set aside.
2. Preheat gas grill.
3. Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Cut salmon filet in half lengthwise, then cut each piece crosswise into 6 pieces.
4. Combine pesto, lemon juice and salmon. Toss. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Tread one salmon pice onto each wooden skewer.
5. Reduce heat on grill to medium. Arrange skewers on greased grill rack. Cover. Grill for about 3 minutes then turn. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.
Yay for grilling season! I love salmon and these skewers look fabulous!
I really want to try your recipe! I like to have Salmon in food
I love salmon and I’m envious of your skewering talent!
I’d hang out there too! Love that porch and the idea of skewers for summer- the perfect meal!
You can’t go wrong wtih grilled salmon!
I love the pesto-salmon combo too! Great job on your table – I need a mini sander 🙂
These little Omega 3 powerhouse bites are amazing! Love salmon on the grill…so good! That little Keeper is precious. 🙂
Diane, you did a fantastic job with that table – AND these salmon bites! My dogs aren’t into hanging outside that much (they are always back at the back door waiting to be let in and if I take longer than usual, they bark at me!) But, I bet they, too, would love this!
Love salmon and have never made salmon skewers … these look so yummy. We normally have salmon one of three ways and we need to switch it up – now I have an excuse! And love love your new outdoor space – and Keeper is adorable 🙂
I lovelovelove salmon, and these sound amazing! Your dogs have great taste! 😛
Me too! And yes they do! Thanks for stopping by Farrah.