Pork Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely impressive on a plate, these skewers bring together tender salmon cubes and cool cucumber rounds in a way that feels restaurant-worthy without a ton of effort. The marinade — built from fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro — soaks into the salmon in just 15 minutes, delivering layers of flavor that punch well above the prep time. Threading the skewers with alternating salmon and cucumber keeps everything balanced, and the cucumber adds a refreshing contrast to the seared, golden fish. A quick pan sear in olive oil locks in that marinade magic while getting the salmon perfectly opaque and flaky all the way through. There's no pork, no cured meats, no hidden animal fats — just clean, wholesome ingredients that come together fast. Serve them straight off the skillet with a squeeze of fresh lime and a few extra cilantro sprigs, and you've got an appetizer or light main that looks like you spent way more time than you actually did.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!