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Chili Lime Salmon

Chili lime salmon is brushed with a zesty honey-lime mixture and baked until it flakes easily. A quick 400°F bake keeps the salmon tender while adding bright citrus and gentle chili flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
resting 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet skin-on, cut into 4 portions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lime zest finely grated
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the salmon portions skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili powder, and salt.
  5. Brush the mixture over the salmon.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F at its thickest point.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the most even cooking, arrange salmon portions of similar thickness on the baking sheet. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months.