Fructose Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive — the kind of thing that looks like it took way more effort than it did. Salmon cubes get tossed in a punchy marinade of lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro, then threaded onto skewers with cool rounds of English cucumber before hitting a hot skillet. The result is tender, flaky fish with a citrusy herb crust and a refreshing crunch in every bite. For anyone navigating fructose sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit — there's no honey, no high-fructose sauces, no onion, and no sneaky sweeteners hiding in the ingredient list. Everything here is straightforward and whole, so you're not left squinting at a label or swapping out half the recipe. The whole thing comes together in well under an hour, making it an easy weeknight win that still feels special enough for company. Serve them straight off the pan with a squeeze of lime and a few extra cilantro sprigs for a finish that's as pretty as it is delicious.
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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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