Low Sodium Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 min

Low Sodium Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salmon

1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tsp lime zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

For the skewers

1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch rounds

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cilantro until combined. Add the salmon cubes and toss gently to coat. Let the salmon marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2
While the salmon marinates, cut the cucumber into 1-inch rounds. Thread the skewers by alternating 2 pieces of salmon with 2 rounds of cucumber on each 6-inch skewer, starting and ending with cucumber.

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