Salmon Skewers with Wasabi Mayo

Easy, flavour-packed grilled salmon skewers with an Asian glaze with soya sauce, mirin, sake, ginger and xylitol (or sugar), are perfect for a light and refreshing summer meal. The salty, sweet, and umami-flavoured glaze contains only a handful of ingredients and also doubles as a sauce to pour over the top. They are naturally glutenfree, dairy free and low carbs. Serve them on a bed of beansprout salad or steamed rice or soba if carbs ain’t an issue for you.

	Wasabi Mayo
3 tbsp Gluten free soya sauce 2 tbsp Mirin seasoning 1 tbsp Sake 1 tsp Xylitol or caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp Finely grated fresh ginger 3-4 Spring onions, white part cut into 2cm lengths and green part shredded 600-800 g Skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3cm chunks 200 g Beansprouts, trimmed Fresh parsley or coriander sprigs Black sesame seeds 2 tbsp Tallow or avocado oil Lime cheeks, to serve	150 g Homemade olive oil mayonnaise 1 tbsp Wasabi paste 1/2 Lime, juiced

Place the soya sauce, mirin seasoning, sake, xylitol or sugar and ginger in a small bowl. Use a fork to whisk together until the xylitol has dissolved.
To make the wasabi mayo, combine all the ingredients in a small serving bowl.
Alternately thread salmon and spring onion onto 10-12 bamboo skewers.
Arrange the beansprouts on a serving platter. Sprinkle with flat parsley or cilantro leaves, sesame seeds and shredded spring onions.
Preheat a large non-stick frying pan with tallow over medium-high heat. Add half of the skewers to pan. Brush with some of the soy sauce mixture and cook for 30 seconds. Turn and brush with some of remaining soy mixture. Cook for a further 30 seconds or until cooked to your liking. Transfer skewers to the platter over the salad. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
Pour the remaining soya sauce mixture into the pan. Simmer for 30 seconds. Drizzle the sauce over the skewers. Serve with the wasabi mayo and lime cheeks.

27 comments:

Ananka 30/5/25 12:36: I do like wasabi. I like the hit I get, clears the sinuses! :-D
David M. Gascoigne, 30/5/25 13:35: Seems like a really wonderful combination.
DEZMOND 30/5/25 13:46: I do not think I would like wasabi as I don't like hot food, but I did make vegan potato mayo last week, you just mix boiled mashed potato with mustard and oil instead of eggs.
Floencuisine 30/5/25 13:57: sympa et gourmand
Tom 30/5/25 14:03: ...this would be a fabulous treat, thanks, Angie.
Lola Martínez 30/5/25 14:06: La mayonesa de wasabi no la he probado, pero las brochetas de salmón sí y me encantan, seguro que les va de maravilla esa salsa.
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man! 30/5/25 16:01: Salmon skewers with wasabi mayo sounds like such a flavorful and refreshing dish. The combination of rich salmon and spicy mayo must create a great balance. Definitely worth trying!
Linda's Relaxing Lair 30/5/25 17:01: I love salmon. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Pantherka 30/5/25 17:07: Wow, that looks beautiful.
Interesting combination.
Anonymous 30/5/25 17:29: Oh, I cannot wait to try this Angie! Love all the flavors and it is so fresh and perfect for summer dining — and so healthy! David (C&L)
David 30/5/25 18:00: Hi Angie, We've been eating more and more salmon lately. This recipe fits right into our latest food trend. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
eileeninmd 30/5/25 18:08: Hello,
I love salmon and would enjoy a little spice too.
Take care, enjoy your day!
MELODY JACOB 30/5/25 19:24: Salmon skewers look absolutely divine. The combination of that Asian glaze with the wasabi mayo sounds like a flavor explosion – perfect for a light summer meal. And the idea of serving it over a fresh beansprout salad is just brilliant. This is definitely going on my "must-try" list.
Bill 30/5/25 20:11: Sounds really good.
ellie 30/5/25 22:13: Oh, the wasabi mayo sounds wonderful 🌸💗🌸💗
Caitlin'nMegan 30/5/25 22:14: Delicious is calling your name!
J.P. Alexander 31/5/25 00:16: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Brian's Home Blog 31/5/25 01:22: Yum! You had me at salmon!
Veronica Lee 31/5/25 03:17: Yumm! I love salmon and these look amazing! 😋
Have a great weekend, Angie!
Anonymous 31/5/25 06:31: These look so good!
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Margaret D 31/5/25 08:08: They certainly look very nice, and I bet tasty.
My name is Erika. 31/5/25 14:43: I bet this is tasty as the wasabi gives a little kick. Happy weekend Angie.
Lowcarb team member 31/5/25 17:32: On a bed of beansprout salad for me :)

All the best Jan
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 31/5/25 20:44: I always have salmon on hand, but it never occurred to me to cut it into cubes and make skewers. I love the idea of glazing it as well. Of course, your photos are always so beautiful and make everything look so delicious. Wasabi is a bit hot for me. As much as I would like to like it, I just can’t seem to.
Frank 1/6/25 16:38: Those skewers looks amazing, Angie. And the glaze and sauce both sound delicious. Lovely idea for a backyard cookout.
tigerfish 3/6/25 02:56: The glaze caramelized perfectly on the salmon skewers and pairs well with beansprouts salad.
Raymund | angsarap.net 12/6/25 02:06: Light, fresh, and packed with flavour! I love that tangy Asian glaze with the creamy wasabi mayo combo.