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.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 331kcal
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
Serving: 1g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 108mg | Sugar: 4g