Anti Inflammatory Balsamic-Rosemary Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Salmon is one of the most powerful ingredients you can put on your plate when you're eating to reduce inflammation, and these skewers make it genuinely exciting to do so. The fish marinates in a blend of balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, and a touch of honey before hitting a hot skillet or grill pan, building deep, caramelized flavor in just a few minutes per side. Threading the cubes with cool, crisp cucumber rounds keeps every bite balanced — rich and savory against something fresh and light. A smart trick in the instructions sets aside a portion of the marinade before it ever touches raw fish, then boils it down into a glossy finishing glaze that gets brushed on right before serving. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, including marinating time, and serves four people without any complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end brighten everything up and make the platter look as good as it tastes. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or want something impressive enough for guests, this one delivers on every front.
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4 servings
For the marinade and skewers
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into ½-inch rounds (about 24 rounds)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't scorch during cooking.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the minced garlic, rosemary, honey, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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