Cinnamon Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely refreshing, these pan-seared skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with very little fuss. The salmon gets a quick marinade in olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, ginger, and turmeric — a combination that delivers serious depth of flavor without leaning on any warm baking spices. That makes this recipe a natural fit for anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, since every ingredient here is clean and straightforward with zero hidden surprises. Alternating the fish with cool cucumber rounds keeps each skewer light and balanced, and the whole thing cooks in a single skillet in just a few minutes per side. A squeeze of extra lime at the table ties everything together beautifully. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer or a quick weeknight main, they're the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all year long.
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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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