Ginger Lime Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Ginger Lime Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of zesty, tangy, and savory notes. Tender salmon fillets are bathed in a luscious marinade made with freshly grated ginger, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, this dish delivers juicy, flaky fish with a caramelized glaze that’s simply irresistible. It’s as quick as it is gourmet, with only 10 minutes of prep time. Garnished with fresh green onions for a burst of color and aroma, this salmon pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Ideal for health-conscious foodies or anyone seeking a sophisticated yet simple seafood recipe, this Ginger Lime Salmon is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 whole (zest and juice) lime
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
- 2 whole (sliced for garnish) green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Place the salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
Brush the ginger-lime marinade generously over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated. Reserve a small amount of the marinade for basting during the cooking process.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets.
Halfway through the cooking time, baste the salmon with the reserved marinade for extra flavor.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.9 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 147.7 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 8% | |
*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.
