Salmon Souvlaki With Tzatziki and Green Beans
Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour- 1/2 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 teaspoons dried
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 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
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and cucumber in a medium bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons dill, 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to serve.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and the remaining 2 tablespoons dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon 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 rack. 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 tablespoon parsley. Serve with the salmon and the tzatziki.
Clean grill rack well before grilling to prevent fish from sticking. To oil grill rack, 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.)
Recipe nutrition per serving: 1 skewer + 1/2 cup tzatziki + 1 1/4 cups green beans. 367 Calories, Total Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Fiber: 5 g, Total Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 36 g, Sodium: 693 mg, Potassium: 1043 mg, Iron: 3 mg, Folate: 85 mcg, Calcium: 262 mg, Vitamin A: 2425 IU, Vitamin C: 61 mg.
