Balsamic Salmon Kebabs

Name: Balsamic Salmon Kebabs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 10 wooden skewers; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 500 g skinless, boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-in. pieces; 1/2 small red onion, cut into 1-in.pieces; 2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-in. coins; 280 g cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp canola oil; 1/4 tsp salt

Prep Time25 min
Total Time35 min
Makes4 servings

By Chatelaine

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Rich salmon gets a savoury kick from a balsamic-apricot jam reduction and fresh summer veggies—perfect for an easy-yet-impressive barbecue dish.

Ingredients

10 wooden skewers
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp apricot jam
500 g skinless, boneless salmon fillets, cut into 1-in. pieces
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1-in.pieces
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-in. coins
280 g cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

SOAK skewers in warm water for 20 min.
COMBINE vinegar with jam in a small saucepan and set over medium-high. Boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture turns syrupy and reduces by one-third, 7 to 8 min.
PREHEAT barbecue to medium. Toss salmon and vegetables with oil and salt in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Thread salmon, onion, zucchini and tomatoes onto skewers.
OIL grill, then barbecue skewers, lid closed, until salmon is cooked through, about 4 min per side. Brush with vinegar mixture, then transfer to a platter.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 254, Protein 19g, Carbohydrates 15g, Fat 13g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 176mg.
Excellent source of vitamin B12.

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