salmon skewers with lemon-cilantro drizzle

4 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:21:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories322 kcal (16%)

Total Fat24.1 g (34%)

Carbs3.3 g (1%)

Sugars1.4 g (2%)

Protein24.5 g (49%)

Sodium129.3 mg (6%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3 Tbspolive oil

divided

¼ cupcilantro

finely chopped

1 ½ Tbspfresh lemon juice

½ tsplemon zest

⅛ tspsalt

plus more for seasoning

1 lbsalmon

center-cut, cut into 1 inch cubes

pepper

12 ouncesasparagus

Instructions

Step 1

prep and preheat grill for medium-high heat

Step 2

in a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons oil, cilantro, lemon juice and zest, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. set aside.

Step 3

season salmon with salt and pepper. toss in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. thread salmon on skewers. season asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper. then place in grill basket or foil packet

Step 4

grill salmon until opaque and flaky, about 5 minutes per side (internal 145). grill asparagus about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Garnish the salmon with cilantro-lemon drizzle and serve.