Salmon Skewers with Lemon is an easy and tasty barbecue dish. The salmon is wonderfully fresh and has a subtle citrus aroma, thanks to the gin, lime, and lemon juice marinade.

Salmon Skewers with Lemon is an easy and tasty barbecue dish. The salmon is wonderfully fresh and has a subtle citrus aroma, thanks to the gin, lime, and lemon juice marinade.
Serve the salmon skewers with a simple salad and freshly baked baguette for a delicious, easy barbecue meal.
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Would you rather substitute salmon? Make this recipe with a firm fish such as tuna or cod.

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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon gin
- ½ lime juice
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- black pepper and salt
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- ½ lemon, cut into wedges
- ½ lime, cut into wedges
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Instructions
- Make sure the BBQ is hot when start grilling (in about 25 minutes)
- Mix the gin, lime juice, lemon juice, and sunflower oil to make a marinade. Add pepper and salt to taste.1 tablespoon gin, ½ lime juice, ½ lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, black pepper and salt
- Cut the salmon into cubes and put them in the bowl with marinade. Toss well.1 pound salmon fillets
- Let the fish marinate for 20 minutes (toss after 10 minutes, so the salmon is well covered with the marinade). In between, put it in the refrigerator.
- Baste two pieces of salmon on a skewer, followed by a lemon or lime wedge and another piece of salmon.½ lemon, ½ lime
- Grill the salmon until done, 3 to 5 minutes. Don't bake it too long, as it will become dry.
- Serve with a salad and some freshly baked baguettes.
Notes
- Grill pan: Grill the skewers in a hot grill pan. They will be done in about 3 minutes.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 390 °F (200 °C). Place the skewers in an oven dish and drizzle with some extra oil. Bake them for 15 minutes.
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