Shellfish Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
Bright, zesty, and genuinely fun to eat, these pan-seared skewers bring together tender salmon cubes and cool cucumber rounds in a way that feels like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. The marinade — built from fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro — only needs 15 minutes to work its magic, so the whole thing comes together quickly without sacrificing any depth of flavor. Salmon is a fantastic choice here because it holds up beautifully on a skewer and soaks in that citrusy, herbaceous coating without falling apart in the pan. Alternating the fish with crisp cucumber rounds keeps every bite balanced, adding a refreshing contrast to the warm, golden sear. For anyone navigating seafood allergies or simply avoiding shellfish, this is the kind of recipe that delivers serious crowd-pleasing flavor with zero compromise — no shrimp, no crab, no hidden crustacean-based sauces anywhere in sight. A quick cook of three to four minutes per side in a hot skillet is all it takes to get the salmon perfectly opaque and safe to serve. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a few fresh cilantro sprigs, and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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