Cilantro Lime Salmon

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4.6

117 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    469 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cilantro Lime Salmon

This Cilantro Lime Salmon is a super fresh, lean, low calorie dinner perfect for any night of the week. We're talking bright lime, super fresh cilantro, a sweet buttery honey sauce, with a flavorful rub. All served atop some super juicy, mild salmon, this dish will have you in a tropical state of mind soon enough!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lime cut into slices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted, melted
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds salmon 1 large fillet
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the lime slices on the bottom of the sheet in a long line, we will place the salmon over this.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together butter, lime juice, honey, and garlic. 
  3. Rub the salmon on both sides with the dry rub then lay it over the lime slices on the baking sheet. Pour the honey/lime sauce evenly over the salmon. Fold the sides of foil up over the salmon, we don't want to cover the salmon just keep the sauce from spilling over.
  4. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook another 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

Notes

  • Spice Levels: If you're not a fan of heat, feel free to reduce or omit the chili powder.
  • Lime Substitution: If limes aren't available, try substituting with lemons for a slightly different, but still delicious, flavor profile.
  • Serving Suggestions: This salmon is great served over a bed of rice, quinoa, or alongside a fresh salad.
  • Reheating: If you end up with leftovers, gently reheat the salmon in the oven or microwave to prevent it from drying out.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Potassium 1179mg (34%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 917IU (18%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Potassium 1179mg 25%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 917IU 18%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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