Candida Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 min

Candida Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

Fresh salmon cubes get a bright, aromatic bath of lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro before hitting a hot skillet — and the result is genuinely impressive for how little effort it takes. Each skewer alternates tender, golden-seared salmon with cool, crisp cucumber rounds, giving you a contrast of textures in every single bite. The marinade leans on anti-inflammatory spices and fresh herbs rather than anything sugary or fermented, which is exactly what makes this dish such a natural fit for anyone navigating the strict ingredient rules that come with managing candida overgrowth. No sweeteners, no vinegar, no refined anything — just clean, whole-food ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. Extra-virgin olive oil does the heavy lifting in the pan, creating a beautifully caramelized crust on the salmon while keeping everything light. Serve these straight off the skillet with a squeeze of fresh lime and a few extra cilantro sprigs, and they work equally well as an appetizer or a satisfying main.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salmon

1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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