Get Your Grill Going for These Paleo Grilled Maple-Glazed Salmon Skewers

Weather alert: It’s warming up, so ease yourself into the grilling groove with these salmon skewers, which are Paleo too. There’s no denying the deliciousness and simplicity of adding salmon, veggies, and a flavorful glaze to your grilling menu for a seasonally appropriate dinner that’s healthy to boot. If you’ve ever attempted to grill salmon, you know it can have the tendency to stick to the barbecue but not these skewers. We promise that this method is kind even on the greenest of grillers.
For the kebabs or skewers (whatever you call them), pick your favorite Paleo-approved veggies to pair with the salmon (we opted for asparagus, green pepper, squash, and mushrooms) and use this simple glaze made with pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Seriously, that’s it. The sweet-and-tangy flavors of the glaze really shine through and pair with the buttery salmon and fresh veg.
It only takes about 10 minutes of grill time to deliver this dish. Make sure all the veg and salmon pieces are evenly cut to roughly the same height and width so they all cook perfectly. And don’t forget to set a bit of the glaze aside so you can drizzle it over your skewers after they’ve finished cooking. Serve on the skewers or removed alongside your favorite side like salad or cauliflower rice.
You better believe that these skewers are nutrient dense too. Get your antioxidant, vitamin, and fiber fix with the medley of low-carb veggies. Salmon, in case you need a refresher, is a terrific source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in protein, heart-healthy, and may help you sleep better too.
Paleo Grilled Maple-Glazed Salmon Skewers
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- high-heat oil, to brush on the grill
- 1 pound skinned salmon, cut into 4-inch pieces
- 10 asparagus spears, cut into thirds
- 1-2 yellow zucchini, cut into 2-3-inch rounds
- 1-2 green bell peppers, seeds and membrane removed, cut into wedges
- 6 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced into 2-3-inch halves
Equipment:
- 4 grilling skewers
Instructions:
- Combine the maple syrup, mustard, and black and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine. Set aside about 1/4 of the glaze in a separate bowl.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with oil. Set the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the salmon and vegetables on 4 grilling skewers, alternating each ingredient.
- Place the skewers on a baking pan. Use a brush to coat both sides of each of the skewers with glaze.
- Grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, rotating the skewers once during the cook time. The salmon and vegetables should develop grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and use the remaining glaze to drizzle over each skewer.
Interested in more grilling recipes? Check us out on Pinterest!
(Recipe and photos via Patricia Conte / Brit + Co)
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
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