layer between the fish and the grill bars.
But no worries if one side of your fillet is a little thin, you could still use it.
Simply cut that section into slightly bigger pieces and fold it in half to create a thicker portion.
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This recipe would also work well with any firm white fish, like cod or haddock.
Salmon is a delicate protein.
The lemon juice will start to break down the proteins pretty quickly, effectively beginning the cooking process.
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I usually recommend using metal skewers as they are reusable and dont burn on the grill.
But use small metal skewers if you have them.
Make it a Kebab
you’re free to cook the salmon bites kebab-style using longer skewers.
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Keep some space between each piece of salmon so that they dont touch and cook more evenly.
You may need to grill them for a bit longer too.
Right above the fire, youll get direct heat.
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Away from the lit coals or above the burners kept off, youll get indirect heat.
These are best served hot off the grill!
The lemon garlic mayo is really simple and quick.
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Pre-cooked, turkey, or plant-based bacon will not work for this recipe.
Zest the lemon into a small bowl.
Reserve the lemon for the salmon.
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Cover the bowl and chill until needed.
Lay the salmon on a cutting board.
Use a sharp chefs knife to slice it into 12 even cubes, each about 1 1/2 inches wide.
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you could do this right on the cutting board.
Lay one slice of bacon flat on the cutting board.
Rest one piece of salmon at one end and roll the bacon to wrap the salmon.
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The bacon will overlap itself.
The salmon wont be fully coveredtwo sides will be exposed.
Pierce two cocktail skewers through the salmon to secure the bacon snugly in place.
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Wrap the remaining salmon with bacon.
Just before cooking, evenly sprinkle the smoked paprika over the salmon bites, if youd like.
The grill should now be hot.
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Use a wire grill brush to give the grill bars a good scrub.
Place the salmon bites bacon-side-down onto the grill bars right over the fire.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, undisturbed, until the bacon is crispy.
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Once the bacon is crisp, slide the cubes away from the fire over the unlit coals or burners.
Place the lid on the grill and cook for 5 minutes to ensure the fish is cooked through.
you could use a thermometer to check the internal temperatureyou are looking for 140F.
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The exact amount of time it takes to cook the salmon through depends on how hot the grill is.
No need to remove the skewers, your guests can pick them up using the skewers with their hands!
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