Lactose 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. Cubes of salmon get a quick marinade in olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and fresh cilantro before being threaded onto skewers with cool rounds of English cucumber. The combination of warm, seared fish against the crisp cucumber is genuinely satisfying, and the citrus-herb marinade keeps every bite lively. Dairy-free eating can sometimes feel like you're missing out on richness, but the olive oil and salmon's natural fat content deliver plenty of it here — no butter, cream, or cheese needed. Everything gets seared in a skillet until the salmon is perfectly opaque, so you get a little golden crust without firing up a grill. A squeeze of fresh lime at the table ties it all together and makes the flavors pop even more. These are the kind of skewers that disappear fast at a dinner party, and nobody will guess how simple they were to pull off.
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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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