Zucchini Salmon Kabobs with Citrus Basil Dressing

Serves 4

These light kabobs are a perfect complement for summer salads or on top of a bed of couscous or quinoa pilaf.

Ingredients

1 pound wild salmon fillets, cut into chunks
1 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large red onion, cut into chunks
Sea salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon (about 2 small sprigs) chopped rosemary leaves
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
Wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water 10 minutes 

Method

1. Place salmon, zucchini, bell pepper and onion in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Whisk together garlic, rosemary, olive oil and lime or lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour mixture over salmon and vegetables, toss and marinate 15 to 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill or broiler. Skewer the salmon and vegetables, reserving marinade, and grill or broil 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4. While cooking, boil the marinade in a small saucepan for 5 minutes. Drizzle over skewers and serve as is or with the Citrus Basil Dressing or Creamy Salsa Verde.

Citrus Basil Dressing:

1 medium handful fresh basil

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method: To make the dressing, finely slice half the basil leaves and put into a small bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and the lemon juice. Mix together.

OR 
Creamy Salsa Verde:
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint or ¼ cup fresh basil
1 handful chives, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
1 fat clove garlic
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 cup natural yoghurt

Method:
 Very finely chop or process all ingredients except for the yoghurt. Adjust the consistency by adding a drizzle more oil if very thick. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Fold into the yoghurt and serve with cooked salmon or other barbecued foods. Try salsa verde as an alternative to mayonnaise or hollandaise sauce or as an accompaniment to roasted meats and roasted vegetables.