Eggless Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Fresh salmon cubes get a quick bath in a bright marinade of lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro before hitting a hot skillet — and the result is bold, aromatic, and genuinely impressive for how little effort it takes. The cucumber rounds threaded between each piece of fish aren't just pretty; they stay cool and crisp against the warm, seared salmon for a contrast that makes every bite interesting. Because the whole dish is built around fresh fish, produce, olive oil, and spices, there's nothing here that relies on eggs or egg-based binders, so it works beautifully for anyone avoiding them without any substitutions required. A quick pan sear locks in the marinade's flavors and gets the salmon to a safe 145°F without drying it out. Serve straight from the skillet with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and it looks like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. This one is equally at home as a light weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer at a gathering.
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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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