4.5 from 18 votes
Cilantro Lime Salmon
Cilantro Lime Salmon - the best and easiest cilantro lime salmon ever. 10 minutes active time and the rest in the oven. So good.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 lb (450g) Salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- lime for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and half of the cilantro in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed. Marinate the salmon in the mixture while the oven is preheating.
- As soon as the oven is preheated, transfer the salmon to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake until it is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, top with the remaining chopped cilantro, and garnish with lime. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2people
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.