Salmon skewers over a couscous salad with tomatoes, zucchini and lemon

Grilled Salmon Skewers over Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Grilled wild king salmon skewers turn a fresh Mediterranean couscous salad into a complete summer dinner. Lemon, garlic, crisp vegetables and little bites of mozzarella keep the plate bright and satisfying.

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Grilled Salmon Skewers over Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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Grilled Salmon Skewers over Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Wild Alaska King salmon is marinated in lemon and garlic, threaded onto skewers, and grilled, then served warm over a Mediterranean couscous salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella.

Ingredients

    Salmon Skewers:

    • 2 x 6oz Wild Alaska King Salmon
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 lemons, juiced, plus 1 more, sliced (optional, for the skewers)
    • 3-4 cloves minced garlic
    • salt & pepper
    • skewer sticks (soak wooden ones in water for 30 minutes before use so they do not burn on the grill)

    Salad:

    • 1 cup couscous
    • 1 cup water
    • 1-2 tsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 3 cups arugula
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
    • ½ cup small mozzarella balls
    • Salt & pepper, to finish

    Directions

      Salmon Skewers:

      1. Thaw salmon and pat dry. Remove skin and chop into 1” cubes.

      2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

      3. Place chopped salmon in a ziplock bag and pour lemon juice mixture over. Let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

      4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

      5. Add pieces of marinated salmon to skewer sticks. Optional: add an additional slice of lemon in the middle of the skewer.

      6. Grill salmon for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until opaque and cooked through. When finished, remove and set aside.

      Salad:

      1. To cook the couscous, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. When it reaches a boil, remove from heat and stir in couscous and salt and cover. Let rest 5 minutes.

      2. Add 1-2 tsp olive oil and fluff with a fork. Let cool for 10 minutes.

      3. Once the couscous is cooled, add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.

      4. Serve right away, topped with the warm salmon skewers, and enjoy!

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