Seed Oil Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive — the kind of thing that looks like it took way more effort than it did. Cubes of salmon get a quick marinade in extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro before threading onto skewers with cool rounds of English cucumber. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, so there's no grill required and no mystery oils involved. For anyone avoiding industrially processed seed oils, extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat here, which means you're in full control of exactly what goes into the pan. The turmeric and ginger give the salmon a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrusy brightness of the lime, while the cucumber keeps every bite refreshing. Serve them straight off the skillet with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and you've got a dish that feels like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — made entirely on your own terms.
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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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