Spiced Salmon Skewers with Parsley Oil
 
 
Spiced salmon skewers topped with parsley oil make for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner!
Yield: 6-8 skewers
Ingredients
For the fish spice mix
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
For the skewers
  • 1¾ lb salmon, skinless, boneless, and cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp fish spice mix
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 3.5 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 onions, halved lengthwise and each half quartered into 4 chunks
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
For the parsley oil
  • 2 cups parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 lemon
Instructions
For the fish spice mix
  1. Combine all of the spices in a small container and mix to combine.
For the skewers
  1. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 1 hour before using.
  2. Pour the salmon cubes into a large bowl with the fish spice mix, sumac, 2 tbsp olive oil, ¾ tsp salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
  3. When ready to cook, heat oven to 475F.
  4. To assemble the skewers, thread a cherry tomato onto the skewer, followed by the salmon chunks and the onion pieces. Finish each skewer with a second tomato.
  5. Place the skewers on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes, turning halfway through the baking time.
For the parsley oil
  1. Combine the parsley, garlic, olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Add lemon juice to taste.
  2. Drizzle the skewers with the parsley oil just before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted slightly from Falastin
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2020/08/spiced-salmon-skewers-with-parsley-oil.html