Description
This baked chili lime salmon is tender, flaky, and packed with zesty citrus flavor and warm spices. A buttery lime glaze keeps the salmon juicy while it bakes in foil for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter (or plant-based butter)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Lay the salmon skin-side down on the foil.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and salt. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cold butter until fully melted.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon, then sprinkle with cumin powder, chili powder, and lime zest.
- Fold the foil around the salmon to create a sealed pouch.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
