Low Sugar Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely impressive on a platter, these skewers bring together tender salmon and cool cucumber rounds in a way that feels like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. The marinade does all the heavy lifting — lime juice, zest, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cilantro come together into something deeply aromatic without a single gram of added sweetener anywhere in sight. That's actually harder to pull off than it sounds, since many store-bought marinades and sauces sneak in honey, sugar, or sweetened citrus blends to balance acidity. Here, the natural brightness of fresh lime and the warmth of ginger handle that balance beautifully on their own. A quick sear in a hot skillet gives the salmon a golden edge while keeping the inside flaky and moist, and the cucumber stays crisp and refreshing against the heat. These come together fast, look stunning, and prove that eating without added sugar doesn't mean eating without flavor.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 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
- 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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