Beef Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely exciting — the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Salmon cubes get a quick marinade in lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro, soaking up bold, citrusy flavor in just 15 minutes before hitting the pan. Threading them onto skewers with cool cucumber rounds adds a satisfying crunch and keeps every bite balanced between rich fish and crisp vegetable. The whole thing cooks in a single skillet over medium-high heat, so there's no grill setup or complicated technique standing between you and dinner. Since the recipe is built entirely around salmon, produce, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's naturally free of red meat without any compromise on flavor or satisfaction. A squeeze of fresh lime over the finished skewers ties everything together and makes the colors pop on the platter.
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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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