MSG Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely exciting — the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Salmon cubes get a quick marinade in lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and fresh cilantro before being threaded onto skewers with cool, crisp cucumber rounds. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or worry about hidden flavor enhancers sneaking into your meal. The marinade does a lot of heavy lifting in just 15 minutes, infusing the fish with citrusy, herby depth before it ever hits the pan. Searing the skewers in a hot skillet locks in that flavor and gives the salmon a gorgeous golden edge while keeping the inside tender and flaky. The cucumber stays refreshing against the warm, spiced fish, and a squeeze of fresh lime at the end ties everything together beautifully. It's clean eating that actually tastes like a treat.
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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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