Honey Glazed Peach Salmon Skewers
Simple and delicious peach and salmon skewers brushed with a 2-ingredient honey glaze. Served over greens
Ingredients
Rub
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze
- 2 TBSP honey
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
Salmon, Fruit and Greens
- 24 ounce salmon fillets, with or without skin(your preference)
- 2 TBSP olive oil, divided
- 4-5 peaches quartered
- 1 red onion
- 1 bag arugula leaves/ baby spinach/ baby greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cucumbers
- skewers
Instructions
- in a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, sugar, cumin,chili powder, and salt.
- Cut salmon into uniform 1 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a bowl and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat. Add the rub and toss again. Set aside.In a seperate bowl, drizzle remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil over quartered peaches and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Cut the onion in half, stem to root, and cut out a triangle around the stem to remove it. Slice into wedges, leaving the layers intact.
- Thread salmon, peaches, and onion onto the skewers, using the same pattern for each one. (i did peach, 3 salmon cubes, and red onion with a few layers at the top).
- GRILL instructions: fire up the grill or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grease the grates and grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side, until salmon is golden. OVEN instructions: Preheat oven to 430 F (broil setting). Grease a baking sheet, add the skewers and broil 5-7 minutes per side, till golden.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine honey and balsamic vinegar. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and brush over the skewers.
Serve
- On a large platter or individual plates, arrange a bed of arugula or chosen greens. Add sliced avocado and cucumber. Place skewers on top and drizzle over the remaining glaze.
