Brighten up dinner with zesty cilantro lime salmon skewers. They are fun to grill and easy to make in a skillet or on a nonstick griddle.
Cilantro Lime Salmon
I’m a huge fan of the combination of cilantro and lime. It tastes incredible with cauliflower rice and chicken lettuce wraps. As good as it tastes with cauliflower rice and chicken, it also tastes delicious with salmon.
If you aren’t a fan of how cilantro tastes, you can replace it with fresh parsley. They are culinary cousins; parsley also tastes perfect with lime too. Fresh lime is the secret ingredient.
It brightens the salmon and brings the flavor of the cilantro to the forefront.
Keto Salmon Skewers
Always dampen the bamboo skewers before you put the salmon on them. This way, the skewers won’t burn or catch fire.
I filled these skewers with flaky salmon. If you want to add more to the skewers, layer some slices of bell peppers and red onions to them. You could even add a piece of pineapple to them, but be careful. Pineapple is high in natural sugar, so you will have to track your carbs and control how much pineapple you eat.
Lime With Salmon
These skewers are so much fun for kids to eat. Food on a stick – like grilled chicken skewers – is popular with kids and at cookouts. You can even grill the salmon in the house and them use it to make salmon bowls.
Just pull the grilled cilantro lime salmon off the skewers and then place it in a bowl on top of cauliflower rice, topped with avocado slices.
The combination of cumin and paprika makes the salmon have a smoky flavor. Add a dash of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to give it a bit more spice.
What To Eat With Salmon
Salmon is both filling and light. It’s a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is the best kind of healthy fats when you are on the keto diet. Cilantro and lime are lighter flavors so serve a light and sweet salad with them.
Cucumber strawberry salad is the perfect addition. It’s a garden-fresh salad with a soft, crunchy texture and all topped with feta cheese.
Pour some keto mojito drinks for you and your friends. Keto Hawaiian bread rolls are slightly sweet and high in protein, so they taste delicious with this fish. For some more veggies, make some cheesy green bean casserole. They add richness and depth to the meal.
How To Store Cooked Salmon
There are so many different ways to reuse grilled or baked salmon, so make a few extra skewers and store them for your weekly meal prep. Keep the cooked salmon in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat the salmon in the microwave, and add a little bit of butter to add a bit more moisture to it. The longer the salmon stays in the refrigerator, the dryer it will become.
Low-Carb Cilantro Lime Salmon Skewers Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto cilantro lime salmon skewer recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a bit further below.
INGREDIENTS:
Salmon filet
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Garlic salt
Cracked black pepper
Minced garlic
Lime
Fresh cilantro
Greek yogurt – plain
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a small bowl, stir together cumin, smoked paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
Cut salmon into 1 inch cubes. Toss with the dry rub.
Skewer the seasoned salmon; 4-5 on each skewer.
Depending on how you are cooking the skewers (grill, skillet, or nonstick griddle), cook for approximately 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally to sear all the sides of the salmon. **I cooked mine on a nonstick griddle.**
While the salmon is cooking, stir together yogurt, minced garlic, fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Once the salmon is cooked to your preference, remove from heat and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
ENJOY!
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Low-Carb Cilantro Lime Salmon Skewers
Equipment
- Skewers
- Nonstick Griddle
Ingredients
- 3 Salmon Fillets
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- Lime Juice from one lime
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro minced
- 5.3 ounces Greek Yogurt plain
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together cumin, smoked paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
- Cut salmon into 1 inch cubes. Toss with the dry rub.
- Skewer the seasoned salmon; 4-5 on each skewer.
- Depending on how you are cooking the skewers (grill, skillet, or nonstick griddle), cook for approximately 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally to sear all the sides of the salmon. **I cooked mine on a nonstick griddle.**
- While the salmon is cooking, stir together yogurt, minced garlic, fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Once the salmon is cooked to your preference, remove from heat and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Salmon Recipes
I love cooking low-carb salmon recipes – it makes meal prep so much easier. If you enjoyed this keto cilantro lime salmon recipe, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make with salmon.
