Cilantro Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Cilantro Salmon recipe, a perfect harmony of zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a touch of sweetness from honey. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this oven-baked salmon dish featuring a vibrant, garlicky cilantro marinade infused with cumin and lime zest for an irresistible burst of flavor. The tender, flaky salmon fillets are coated in the herbaceous marinade, then roasted to perfection, delivering a healthy, protein-packed meal that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly versatile, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Impress your family or guests with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic cloves, olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a smooth paste forms. This is your cilantro marinade.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread the cilantro marinade evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring they are fully coated.
Sprinkle lime zest over the fillets for an extra burst of flavor.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and easily flake with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Pair with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2777 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 258 mg | 5% | |
*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.
