Description
Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil is a deliciously easy dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with the freshness of cilantro. This recipe guarantees perfectly cooked salmon that’s moist, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish will impress your guests and leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare two large sheets of aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Fold the chopped cilantro into the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets on one half of each foil sheet. Generously spoon the marinade over the fillets.
- Fold the other half of the foil over the salmon and crimp edges tightly to seal.
- Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg