Yeast 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. Salmon cubes get a quick marinade in olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cilantro, soaking up every bit of that citrusy, aromatic punch before hitting the pan. Alternating the fish with cool, crisp cucumber rounds keeps things light and adds a satisfying contrast in texture with every bite. Because the entire recipe relies on whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden fermented additives or worry about sneaky yeast-derived flavor enhancers that often lurk in bottled sauces and marinades. Everything gets seared in a skillet until the salmon is perfectly opaque, making this just as weeknight-friendly as it is dinner-party worthy. A squeeze of fresh lime over the finished skewers ties it all together and makes the flavors absolutely sing.
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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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