Breastfeeding Friendly Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely fun to eat, these skewers bring together tender salmon cubes and cool cucumber rounds in a way that feels like a restaurant appetizer you somehow made on a weeknight. Salmon is one of the most recommended proteins during the postpartum period thanks to its omega-3 content, and this preparation keeps all that goodness intact without drowning it in anything heavy or processed. The marinade — built from fresh lime juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro — is bold but clean, and every ingredient in it is exactly what a nursing parent wants to be reaching for. Threading the skewers with alternating cucumber rounds keeps things light and adds a satisfying crunch against the seared, golden salmon. Cooking them in a skillet means you get a proper sear and can confirm doneness easily, which matters when you're eating for two in a different kind of way. A squeeze of extra lime at the end ties everything together and makes the whole platter look as good as it tastes.
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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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