Description
Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent salmon with a zesty honey-cilantro-lime glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, requiring minimal effort while delivering gourmet-like results. The foil-wrapping technique locks in moisture, ensuring each bite is tender and flaky, and cleanup is a breeze! In under 30 minutes, you can impress family and friends with this delightful meal that’s full of bright flavors. Serve it alongside rice or fresh salad for a well-rounded dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Place salmon fillets on the foil-lined sheet, pour the marinade over them, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Fold the sides of the foil to create a sealed packet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully unwrap the foil packet and serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg