Chile-Rubbed Salmon Skewers With Salsa Verde Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Servings:
4 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 white or yellow onion, peeled and sliced into quarters
  • ¼ cup cilantro, packed
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Combine the salmon, oil, chili powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  3. Toss well to combine.
  4. Pierce the salmon onto skewers and arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
  6. In the meantime, add the tomatillos, jalapeño, and onion to a cast iron skillet and sear until charred on each side.
  7. Add the charred vegetables to a blender with the cilantro, lime juice, salt, and garlic.
  8. Blend until mostly smooth.
  9. Serve the chile-rubbed salmon skewers with salsa verde.