Description
This Cilantro Lime Salmon recipe is a tasty and healthy dish that’s easy to prepare. The combination of zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and savory spices creates a flavorful marinade for the salmon, which is then baked to perfection. Serve this delicious salmon with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Cilantro Lime Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the cilantro lime mixture generously over each piece of salmon.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Optional: broil for the last 1–2 minutes for slightly crisped edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the cilantro lime mixture for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe also works great on the grill or stovetop.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
