Rye Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

Total time43 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 min

Rye Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers

These skewers are bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor — the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Cubes of salmon get a quick marinade in lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro before being threaded onto skewers with cool, crisp cucumber rounds. The contrast between the warm, golden-seared fish and the refreshing cucumber is genuinely addictive. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so cleanup is a breeze and dinner hits the table fast. The ingredient list is naturally free of any grain-based additions, relying entirely on fresh produce, fish, and olive oil — no hidden fillers or flour-based coatings to worry about. A squeeze of extra lime over the finished skewers ties everything together and makes the whole platter pop. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer or a light main, they're the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salmon

1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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