Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely fun to eat, these salmon and cucumber skewers are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. The salmon gets a quick marinade in olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, ginger, and turmeric — a combination that's punchy and aromatic without being heavy. Alternating the fish with cool cucumber rounds keeps every bite balanced, adding a refreshing crunch that plays beautifully against the seared, golden salmon. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so you're not dealing with a grill or a pile of dishes at the end. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts in any form — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at the store. A squeeze of fresh lime and a few cilantro sprigs at the end tie the whole plate together and make it look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. These skewers work just as well as a light weeknight dinner as they do as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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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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