Description
Maple Soy Salmon Skewers are sweet, savory, and grilled to perfection. Marinated in a rich, sticky sauce, these skewers are perfect for summer BBQs or elegant dinners with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon, skinless and bones removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Kewpie mayo (for garnish)
1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 tbsp sriracha (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- Whisk maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour two-thirds of marinade over salmon and toss gently; marinate 20 minutes.
- Simmer remaining marinade over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened; set aside to cool.
- Preheat grill to high. Thread salmon onto skewers.
- Grill skewers 4 minutes per side, brushing with leftover marinade.
- Remove from grill; brush with thickened glaze. Drizzle with Kewpie mayo and sriracha, sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with extra glaze, alongside rice or salads.
Notes
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or extra sriracha for more heat.
- Substitute shrimp, tofu, or chicken for salmon.
- Oven bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, broil last 2 minutes.
- Add veggies like zucchini or bell peppers on skewers for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
