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Two baked cilantro lime salmon fillets on a dark plate, showing the flaky texture and fresh herbs.
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Cilantro Lime Salmon (That's Quick, Easy, and Incredibly Delicious)

This Cilantro Lime Salmon recipe is an incredibly easy, quick, and flavorful dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. It's packed with zesty flavor from fresh cilantro, lime, and garlic, and can be baked, grilled, or pan-seared.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet If baking
  • 1 Non-stick skillet If pan-searing
  • 1 Small Bowl

Method
 

Marinade and Prep
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Pour about 3/4 of the marinade over the fillets, reserving the rest. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until flaky.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill salmon for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the cooked salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalProtein: 34gFat: 24gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do not marinate the salmon for more than 30 minutes, as the lime juice will begin to cure the fish.
Ensure the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
This recipe works wonderfully with other fish like cod or halibut as well.
Keyword baked salmon,cilantro lime salmon,healthy salmon recipe

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