Nutmeg 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 very little fuss. The marinade leans on fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, and turmeric to build layers of flavor that feel vibrant and a little unexpected. Cilantro gets worked in at two stages — chopped into the marinade and offered fresh as a garnish — so every bite carries that herby lift. Cool cucumber rounds threaded between the salmon pieces keep things light and add a satisfying crunch against the seared fish. Everything cooks in a single skillet in just a few minutes per side, making this a weeknight-friendly option that still feels special enough for company. The ingredient list is naturally free of warm baking spices, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just straightforward, clean flavors from start to finish. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime and you've got a plate 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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