Yield: 6-8 servings
Sweet Cilantro Lime Salmon
Salmon is smothered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar and lime sauce, then baked and sprinkled with fresh cilantro in this quick and healthy dinner.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds salmon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over salmon.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If desired, turn on broiler during last 5 minutes of cooking to caramelize the glaze. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 331Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 25g
