Salmon Souvlaki with Tzatziki & Green Beans

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This easy grilled salmon recipe is packed with flavor. Lemon, garlic and herbs make a simple, flavorful marinade for the healthy fish souvlaki. The yogurt-based tzatziki sauce and green beans complete this healthy dinner recipe that's as suited to entertaining as it is to family meals.

Amy Riolo

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian Micaela Young, M.S.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Omega-3 Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

½ cup lemon juice
5 tablespoons minced garlic, divided (about 10 cloves)
5 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 4 tsp. dried
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 (1 pound) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ½ cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, grated (3/4 cup)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1 small yellow onion, diced (3/4 cup)
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 pound thin green beans (French-style/haricots verts), trimmed

Directions

Combine lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. garlic, 4 Tbsp. parsley, oregano, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper in a large shallow dish. Add salmon; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and cucumber in a medium bowl. Stir in 2 Tbsp. dill, 1 Tbsp. garlic, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to serve.
Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp. garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and the remaining 2 Tbsp. dill, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add green beans; stir to coat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, covered.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Remove the salmon from the marinade; scrape off any excess marinade. Carefully thread the fish onto 4 metal or wooden skewers.
Oil the grill grates (see Tip). Grill the skewers until seared on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Use potholders or oven mitts to turn the skewers over. Continue grilling, turning the skewers as needed, until the salmon is opaque in the center, 5 to 7 minutes total.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbsp. parsley. Serve with the salmon and the tzatziki.

Tip

Clean grill grates well before grilling to prevent fish from sticking. To oil grill grates, soak a paper towel with vegetable oil, hold it with tongs, and rub it over the grates. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Equipment

4 metal or wooden skewers

To make ahead

Refrigerate tzatziki (Step 2) for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019; updated December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367	Calories
13g	Fat
27g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 skewer + 1/2 cup tzatziki + 1 1/4 cups green beans
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 36g	71%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Vitamin A 2425IU	49%
Vitamin C 61mg	68%
Folate 85mcg	21%
Sodium 693mg	30%
Calcium 262mg	20%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 92mg	22%
Potassium 1043mg	22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.