Description
Mouthwatering cilantro lime honey garlic salmon elevates home cooking with bold Pacific Northwest flavors. Delicate fish fillets glazed with sweet and tangy marinade promise restaurant-quality results you can enjoy right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g), skin on or off
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juice and zest
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika to enhance flavor profile.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together honey, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and soy sauce in a small bowl, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until a golden, crispy crust forms, then flip and sear for an additional 2 minutes.
- Glazing and Baking: Reduce heat to medium, pour prepared sauce over fillets, ensuring complete coverage. Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Finishing: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top to maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Blot Salmon Perfectly: Use clean, dry paper towels to remove all surface moisture, guaranteeing a restaurant-quality golden-brown sear without steaming the fish.
- Control Heat Precision: Medium-high heat creates the ideal crispy exterior while preventing burning, ensuring salmon remains tender and succulent throughout cooking.
- Sauce Balance Technique: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to integrate flavors, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes that complement the salmon’s richness.
- Fresh Herb Enhancement: Chop cilantro just before serving to maximize flavor and aroma, adding a bright, fresh dimension that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg