Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Salmon Cucumber Skewers
These skewers are bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive — the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Cubes of salmon get a quick marinade in lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro, then thread onto skewers with cool, crisp cucumber rounds for a combination that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Everything here is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains — no swaps needed, no label-reading anxiety, just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. The marinade does serious flavor work in just 15 minutes, so the salmon comes out fragrant and tender with a gorgeous golden sear from the skillet. Cooking them in a hot pan rather than on a grill means you get that caramelized crust even on a weeknight without any special equipment. A squeeze of fresh lime over the top right before serving ties everything together and makes the whole dish pop. These are the kind of skewers that disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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