Samurai Salmon Skewers

These samurai salmon skewers are the perfect way to impress your friends and family at your next party. They're easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. The salmon is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Then, it's grilled to perfection and served on skewers. The result is a dish that is both savory and satisfying.

The samurai were a class of elite warriors in feudal Japan. They were known for their skill in battle, and they were also known for their love of good food. This recipe for samurai salmon skewers is inspired by the traditional Japanese dish of yakitori. Yakitori is a type of grilled chicken skewer that is typically served with a dipping sauce. This recipe for samurai salmon skewers takes the basic yakitori recipe and adds a few extra ingredients to create a dish that is even more flavorful and satisfying.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the salmon, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Thread the salmon onto skewers.
6. Place the skewers in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The marinade is flavorful and helps to tenderize the salmon.
• The salmon is grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both savory and satisfying.
• The skewers make it easy to serve and eat the salmon.
• This dish is perfect for a party or gathering.