Low Sodium Chili Lime Salmon

Name: Low Sodium Chili Lime Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar; zest of 1 lime; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Lime wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
231 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Low Sodium Chili Lime Salmon

Kaitlin Farley

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This Low Sodium Chili Lime Salmon is a heart-healthy dish that's packed with flavor and so easy to make. Make it in under 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
zest of 1 lime
2 teaspoons olive oil
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Pat the salmon dry. To make the dry rub, mix the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, and lime zest together in a small bowl.
Brush the salmon filets with olive oil and sprinkle with equal amounts of the dry rub, patting it onto the salmon so that it adheres.
To bake the salmon in the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the salmon on an oiled sheet pan and bake in the oven 10-15 minutes until it reaches desired doneness. Squeeze lime juice on top just before serving.
To grill the salmon on a grill:Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat. Brush the grill rack well with oil. Place the salmon on the grill, seasoned side down and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes to desired doneness. Squeeze lime juice on top just before serving.
To cook the salmon on the stove:Heat a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat and spray with olive oil. Place the salmon in the pan, seasoned side down and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes to desired doneness. Squeeze lime juice on top just before serving.
To cook the salmon in an air fryer:Heat an air fryer to 400°F. Spray or brush the rack with olive oil. Add the salmon to the air fryer in a single layer. Cook 6-10 minutes to desired doneness. Squeeze lime juice on top just before serving.

Notes

Make this dish a meal! Add some veggies to the baking sheet like potatoes, broccoli, green beans, asparagus or bell peppers for an easy sheet pan dinner.
Make a double or triple batch of the spice mix and store it in a sealed jar for future meals. You can also use it on other types of seafood, chicken breasts, or vegetables.
Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3-4 days.
There is NO added salt in this dish so the sodium is very low, making this recipe suitable even for those on the most strict sodium diet. You can add ⅛ teaspoon salt to the spice rub if desired- this will bring the sodium up from 76 mg to 149 mg per serving, which is still low sodium.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 salmon filet Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 731mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 408IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 salmon filet
Calories	231kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	78mg	26%
Sodium	76mg	3%
Potassium	731mg	16%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	408IU	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	26mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%