Mexican Salmon Skewers
Recipe: #31428
February 15, 2019
Categories: Salmon, Mexican, Game/Sports Day, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Low Carbohydrate, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Lime, Spices, Spicy, Salmon Dinner, Mexican Dinner, more
"From our weekday newspaper The West Australian. Times are estimated."
Original is 12 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (89.2 g)
- Calories 124.5
- Total Fat - 5.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 1 g
- Cholesterol - 39.7 mg
- Sodium - 279.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.7 g
- Sugars - 0.3 g
- Protein - 16.2 g
- Calcium - 19.5 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 3.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
To make salsa, place peppers and jalapenos in a small food processor and pulse until smooth and transfer to serving bowl.
Step 2
To make spice mix, combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 3
Cut salmon fillets in half lengthways and add to spice mix and then gently toss until salmon is well coated.
Step 4
Thread salmon lengthways onto skewers.
Step 5
Heat an oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat and add limes, cut-side down and cook for about 3 minutes, or until browned and then add salmon, in three batches, to same pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked to your liking.
Step 6
Remove from pan and cover lightly with foil to keep warm in between batches.
Tips
- 12 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes before skewering salmon
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality salmon fillets.
- Be sure to use fire-roasted capsicum for the jalapeno salsa.
- Substitute the canned and fire roasted capsicum with roasted red peppers for a sweeter flavor and a more vibrant color. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a subtle sweetness to the jalapeno salsa that pairs perfectly with the smoky spices in the salmon skewers.
- Substitute the chilli powder with cayenne pepper for a spicier flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a more intense heat to the spice mix, which will give the salmon skewers a more flavorful kick.
Lemon Dill Skewers Replace the limes with lemons, and the spices in the spice mix with 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Omit the jalapeno salsa and garnish with fresh dill instead of coriander.
: Mexican Rice
: Mexican Rice is a great side dish to serve with Mexican Salmon Skewers. This dish is made with long grain rice, onion, garlic, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro, and is seasoned with cumin and chili powder. It's flavorful and pairs well with the smoky and spicy flavors of the salmon skewers.
Black Bean Salad: Black Bean Salad is a great accompaniment to Mexican Salmon Skewers. This salad is made with black beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice and is seasoned with cumin and chili powder. It's fresh and crunchy, and its bright flavors will balance out the smoky and spicy flavors of the salmon skewers.
FAQ
Q: How long do I need to cook the salmon for?
A: The salmon should be cooked for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked to your liking.
Q: What temperature should I cook the salmon?
A: The salmon should be cooked at medium-high heat (about 375°F) for optimal results.
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Fun facts:
The spice mix used in this recipe is a popular combination of flavors in Mexican cuisine, and is known as 'taco seasoning'. It was first made famous in the United States by the McCormick & Company in the 1940s.
The jalapeno pepper is a staple of Mexican cuisine and was first cultivated in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is one of the most widely used chili peppers in the world, and is even featured in the logo of the popular Mexican fast food chain, Taco Bell.