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Norwegian Salmon Skewers with Greek Salad

Salmon skewers on the barbeque is as easy as it is popular. Try this dish inspired by the Greek flavors and find yourself a new summer favourite! A perfect dinner for a sunny day.

Cooking time30-40 min
Difficulty levelEasy

Ingredients

Preparation

  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for approx. 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
  • To prepare Greek salad, cut the tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese into cubes and shallots into thin wedges. Mix in olives.
  • Stir together the olive oil and chopped oregano, and pour over the salad. 
  • For tzatziki, peel the cucumber, cut lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon and grate it coarsely.
  • Sprinkle some salt over the cucumber and let rest for 15 minutes, before draining off the excess cucumber water. Finely chop the garlic and mix with the other ingredients for tzatziki.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Cut the salmon fillet into large cubes and thread four cubes on each skewer.
  • Mix fennel, cloves, chili, salt in large mixing bowl, and roll salmon skewers in mixture.
  • Grill salmon skewers for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Warm the pita bread lightly on the grill just before serving. 
  • Serve skewers with pita bread, Greek salad, tzatziki.