Grilled Buffalo Salmon with Celery Slaw

Name: Grilled Buffalo Salmon with Celery Slaw
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. cayenne hot sauce (we used Frank’s RedHot); 1 tbsp. ketchup; 1 1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 11/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 tbsp. sour cream; 1 1/2 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 6 stalks celery, thinly sliced on bias plus 1/2 to 1 cup leaves, very roughly chopped; 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced on bias; 1 c. small flat-leaf parsley leaves, very roughly chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias; 2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled

A lighter take on a game-day classic, with plenty of smoky heat and cooling crunch.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jun 16, 2026

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

316

If you love Buffalo wings, try this healthier revamp made with grilled salmon skewers. You still get the smoky, fiery kick along with the cooling crunch of fresh vegetables.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup cayenne hot sauce (we used Frank’s RedHot)
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 11/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
6 stalks celery, thinly sliced on bias plus 1/2 to 1 cup leaves, very roughly chopped
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced on bias
1 cup small flat-leaf parsley leaves, very roughly chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Step 1In medium bowl, combine hot sauce and ketchup. Add salmon and toss to coat.
2. Step 2In large bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add sliced celery and cucumber and toss to coat.
3. Step 3Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread salmon onto two parallel skewers and grill, turning occasionally, until salmon is opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes.
4. Step 4Toss salad with celery leaves, parsley, scallions, and blue cheese and serve with salmon.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 316 calories, 14.5 g fat (5 g saturated), 93 mg cholesterol, 1,333 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 2.5 g sugar (1 g added sugar), 38 g protein