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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a small bowl whisk together the paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together butter, lime juice, honey, and garlic.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.