Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely exciting — tender salmon cubes kissed with lime, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, then threaded with cool cucumber rounds for a bite that feels both light and satisfying. The marinade comes together in minutes and does serious flavor work, giving the fish a citrusy, herby coating that smells incredible the moment it hits the hot skillet. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, salmon is a naturally safe protein choice, and every single ingredient here — from the olive oil to the fresh cilantro — is entirely plant- or fish-based with no mammalian meat or hidden animal byproducts to worry about. No grill required, just a large skillet and about fifteen minutes of hands-off marinating time before you're cooking. The cucumber rounds aren't just pretty; they stay crisp against the seared salmon and add a cooling contrast to all that zesty heat. A squeeze of extra lime right before serving pulls the whole thing together beautifully. These are the kind of skewers that disappear fast at the table, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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