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Baked Lime Salmon
Rub, baste, bake is all it takes to make this baked lime salmon recipe. An easy salmon dinner that's beyond delicious - the rub is made with spices that not only add flavor, but also, bring out this stunning bright color! And the honey-lime on top adds some buttery bright sweetness to the salmon making it even more special.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Brazilian , International
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced or 1 tsp of Brazilian Sofrito
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly minced
- 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground achiote pepper optional
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine all the peppers and salt. Then, rub the salmon on both sides and place it on the lined baking sheet and set aside while you take care of the next steps.
- Position a rack in the middle of your oven, and preheat it to 375F.
- While your oven is heating up, add the butter and the garlic to a small microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 10-20 seconds - just enough to melt the butter.
- Then, add in the honey, half of the chopped cilantro, the lime juice and the zest to the melted butter mixture, and whisk to combine.
- Using a small culinary brush, brush the salmon on both sides. Then, roll or fold the sides of the foil around the salmon (like a little boat) and pour any remaining honey butter mixture on top. The foil boat will ensure all that sauce stays under/around the salmon while it bakes.
- Bake until cooked through (about 15-20 mins) depending on how thick your fish is and how "done" you like your salmon.
- Serve with the remaining chopped cilantro and lime slices!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.