Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil
Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe beautifully blends sweet honey, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro to create a succulent salmon fillet. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. With a quick cooking time of just 30 minutes and minimal cleanup thanks to foil cooking, you can focus on enjoying your meal rather than stressing about preparation. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large salmon fillet
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- Juice of 2 limes (plus one lime, thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease lightly.
- Place the salmon on the foil, season with salt and pepper, and tuck lime slices underneath.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lime juice, honey, and garlic until smooth. Pour over the salmon.
- Fold the foil around the salmon loosely to seal in moisture and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- For an added touch, broil for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg