Barbecued Salmon Skewers

RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Jenelle McCulloch - Published in Summer 2025

Grilled salmon skewers glazed with a rich, Asian-inspired barbecue sauce, offering the perfect balance of smoky, sweet and savoury flavours. Fire up the grill for an easy, irresistible meal.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 2 (4 skewers total)

SALMON

Skewers, soaked in water if wooden

1 ½ lbs salmon, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

Optional garnish: sesame seeds and sliced green onions

SAUCE

¼ cup soy sauce

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp grated ginger

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

3 Tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients. This sauce will be used as the marinade for the salmon and reduced for a barbecue glaze for serving.

Pour ¹/³ of the sauce over the salmon cubes. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.

Pour the rest of the marinade into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Once the salmon has marinated, skewer the salmon. You should have enough for four salmon skewers.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates and grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes per side. Brush the salmon with leftover marinade while cooking.

Transfer the skewers to a serving platter. Brush with barbecue sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side. OH