Description
This Chili Lime Baked Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender salmon filet coated in a zesty chili lime sauce and baked to perfection. With hints of smoked paprika and garlic, it’s a quick, healthy, and vibrant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1.5 pounds salmon filet
Chili Lime Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime (zested and sliced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Chili Lime Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime zest until well combined.
- Season Salmon: Lightly season the salmon filet with salt and pepper to taste.
- Apply Sauce and Lime Slices: Brush the chili lime sauce evenly over the salmon filet. Scatter lime slices over the top of the salmon for extra flavor.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the baked salmon for a bright, tangy finish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This Chili Lime Baked Salmon is incredibly simple, fast, and packed with flavor.
- The chili lime sauce is quick to prepare and provides a vibrant taste without overpowering the natural salmon flavor.
- Using foil on the baking sheet ensures easy cleanup.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley as a garnish for added freshness.
- Adjust chili powder to control spice level according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 4 oz salmon)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
