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Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon

Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon: Your New Go-To Healthy Dinner

Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon is a quick, healthy dinner bursting with fresh flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Opt for fillets without skin
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Choose extra light
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed from 2-3 limes
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 0.5 bunch Cilantro Use both leaves and stems
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
  • 2 medium Avocado Choose ripe avocados
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Or substitute larger tomatoes
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Preferred for its sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice A splash in the salsa
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, chopped cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle in lime juice, season with salt and black pepper, mix gently, and refrigerate.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry, place them in the baking dish, and brush with a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Garnish the salmon with avocado salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a burst of color, sprinkle over some extra cilantro before serving.

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