Pecan Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These bright, zesty skewers are the kind of appetizer or light main that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Cubes of fresh salmon get a quick marinade in olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro — a combination that's punchy, aromatic, and just a little unexpected. The cucumber rounds threaded between each piece of fish aren't just pretty; they add a cool, crisp contrast to the seared salmon that makes every bite feel refreshing. Everything comes together in a single skillet over medium-high heat, so there's no grill setup or complicated technique required. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is straightforward, whole-food, and easy to verify at a glance. Serve them straight off the pan with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and you've got something that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually took.
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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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