Celery Free 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 restaurant-worthy without much effort. The marinade does the heavy lifting — lime juice, zest, garlic, fresh ginger, and turmeric come together into something aromatic and vibrant that soaks right into the fish in just 15 minutes. Threading the cucumber between the salmon pieces isn't just pretty; it keeps everything balanced on the skewer and adds a refreshing crunch against the warm, golden fish. A quick sear in a hot skillet gives each piece a beautifully caramelized edge while keeping the inside flaky and moist. The whole ingredient list is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Serve these straight off the pan with a squeeze of lime and a few fresh cilantro sprigs for a dish that looks like you planned it for a dinner party, even on a weeknight.
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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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