Honey Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor — the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Salmon cubes get tossed in a punchy marinade of lime juice, lime zest, garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and cilantro, then threaded onto skewers with cool, crisp cucumber rounds for a contrast that works beautifully. Many store-bought marinades and glazes sneak in sweeteners, so building this one from scratch means you stay in complete control of every ingredient. The turmeric adds a subtle warmth and gorgeous color without overpowering the citrusy, herby notes that make this dish sing. Everything cooks in a single skillet in just a few minutes per side, so you're not hovering over a grill or babysitting a complicated sauce. A squeeze of fresh lime at the end ties it all together, and the optional cilantro sprigs make the platter look like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen.
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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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