Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon: A Juicy Delight with Avocado Salsa Bliss
A delectable and healthy recipe for baked cilantro lime salmon topped with fresh avocado salsa.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for salsa)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush them with the cilantro lime mixture.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix diced avocado, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to create the salsa.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with avocado salsa.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the cilantro-lime mixture for an hour before baking.
- Substitute lime with lemon for a different citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon, Avocado Salsa, Healthy Recipe