Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

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Tender and flaky, this oven baked chili lime salmon recipe is so easy to make and is sure to please everyone!
Servings: 3
Time: 25 minutes
Marinaded with a chili lime sauce, wrapped in foil and baked to tender, flaky perfection, chili lime salmon is sure to be a hit with any family member.

Marinaded with a chili lime sauce, wrapped in foil and baked to tender, flaky perfection, chili lime salmon is sure to be a hit with any family member.

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Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

Can you believe up until a few months ago, I would have never dreamed of eating and actually enjoying salmon? I had eaten it a few times growing up but never cared for it at all. Something about the taste and texture really worked on my gag reflex–yuck.

Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

My husband finally convinced me to try salmon again, and that maybe cooking it differently than I’d had it in the past would make me like it.

Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

I’m only admitting this here because he doesn’t read anything I write–but he was right. Maybe it’s because I’m an adult, and adults should be eating healthier things, or maybe it’s because I really actually like the flavor and flakiness of this chili lime salmon.  Either way, it’s delicious AND it’s easy to make. Winner winner chicken dinner. Or salmon dinner.
Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

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Easy Oven Baked Chili Lime Salmon

Baked Chili Lime Salmon

Tender and flaky, this oven baked chili lime salmon recipe is so easy to make and is sure to please everyone!
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Marinaded with a chili lime sauce, wrapped in foil and baked to tender, flaky perfection, chili lime salmon is sure to be a hit with any family member.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and place salmon, skin side down, onto a piece of foil that is large enough to fold over and cover salmon.
  • In a large sauce pan, heat lime juice, honey, garlic and salt over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and add in cold butter, swirling to melt.
  • Pour sauce mixture over salmon, and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and lime zest.
  • Cover salmon making a pouch with the foil.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness of filet. Salmon should be flaky and tender when done.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
Servings: 3
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Amanda

13 Comments

  1. Amanda I usually don’t message about a recipe but I have to this!! This was absolutely delicious!!! Will make it again and again. Thanks for the recipe.
    Joy

  2. Two limes equal about two T. Lime juice . Trying it on meta salmon tonight. Have cut the chili powder in half, however.

  3. I tried this recipe on Chum salmon. It wasn’t great. Actually, I wouldn’t make it again. I just don’t think salmon needs all these spices. Usually, I think salmon tastes great with simple ingredients.

    1. Part of the problem could be the Salmon you used. Chum is a very low grade salmon. You should try Pacific King or Coho it is less fishy and a better over fish for eating.

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