Baked Salmon with Cilantro and Lime
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Baked Salmon with Cilantro and Lime recipe. Featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and a hint of cumin, this dish is bursting with bold flavors. Topped with fresh cilantro and baked to perfection, it’s a quick and easy meal ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy evenings. The optional touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat, while lime zest brightens every bite. Serve with fluffy rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Ideal for those seeking nutritious, flavorful, and gluten-free dinner ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 whole lime
- 1 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish, skin side down.
Zest one of the limes and juice both limes into a small bowl. Set aside the zest and juice for the marinade.
In the small bowl with the lime juice, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the lime marinade evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle the lime zest over the top.
Roughly chop the cilantro and sprinkle it generously over the salmon fillets.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired. This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
