I have been on a salmon kick lately and up next is this super quick, easy and tasty cilantro and lime salmon! Cilantro and lime has to be one of my favourite flavour combinations, which I use it on pretty much everything, and when I saw a similar recipe for a spicy garlic lime baked salmon on A Spicy Perspective I realized that it was past time that I gave salmon the cilantro and lime treatment! This recipe could not be easier, you simply make the sauce, spread it on the salmon and bake or grill it for 10 minutes and you are in cilantro and lime flavoured salmon heaven! The cilantro and lime sauce is basically the same as my cilantro and lime vinaigrette, which is amazing on pretty much everything, and it comes together in less than 5 minutes making this dish perfect for even the busiest of nights but it’s so good that it is sure to impress any dinner guests!
Cilantro and Lime Salmon
A quick and easy salmon fillet baked with a tasty cilantro and lime sauce.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pound salmon fillet
directions
- Puree the oil, lime, juice and zest, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
- Place the salmon on foil on a baking sheet, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, spread on the cilantro and lime mixture and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven (or barbecue) until just cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
Option: Marinate the salmon in the cilantro and lime mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
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This looks awesome, Kevin! Love the flavor combo!
Perfect grilling salmon!
Great dinner recipe! Love salmon!!
Sounds amazing and looks like it's perfectly cooked! I hate when salmon is all dried out and white-looking but yours is absolute perfection!
Allie BakingAMoment: It was so nice and juicy! I hate dried-out/overcooked salmon as well!
A delicious recipe for my favorite fish! blessings, Catherine
You do salmon on so right! Pinning!
Gorgeous. I am making this for dinner this week- no question!
Perfect flavors in this salmon dish, Kevin. Love it!
I'm with you, lime and cilantro are a great flavor combo. I can't wait to try this.
I've been on a salmon kick for about 20 years 😉 I've never made it this way tho. Sounds wonderful, we love cilantro lime!
I was just saying last night that salmon has to be my very favorite fish! This recipe sounds so perfect, especially for summer! Thanks for posting!
Oh my goodness Kevin I've been on a Salmon kick too and I love the cilantro lime combo! Delicious!
Perfect summer flavor combination!
Such an appetizing recipe! I love it!
Yummy! I can imagine the flavor 🙂 must try recipe.
I saw this on Sommer's blog too and now that you've made something similar, I've got to try it!
I love all these flavors — this salmon looks incredible!
Yum! Can't wait to try your version. 🙂
This was delish!!! I will definitely be making this again!!
Kevin, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook salmon, and *this* looks wonderful!
I'm always looking for new ways to make salmon and this flavor combination is amazing! I can't wait to make this. It's the perfect summer food!
I made this tonight and will definitely make it again. Very tasty and bright flavors!
Thanks for posting this. I will surely make one this coming weekends. Keep it up. Will surely recommend your blog to my friends.
This is definitely a new family favorite. Even the littlest one loved it!
This is definitely a family favorite! Even the littlest one loved it!
Eating this right now for my Whole30 challenge and it's soooo tasty! Love it with a side of avocado and lots of grilled peppers and zucchini. We'll be making this one again and again.
Made in Sonoma: I'm glad you enjoyed it! Avocados on the side would be perfect!
Was looking for a new Salmon recipe and boom! Making this today!
I never try salmon with cilantro before, but I love it.
My husband and I loved this recipe, thank you!!
Love, Love salmon and this sounds wonderful. Kevin- you are so talented and creative. Thank you for all your fabulous recipes.
Did you use the whole lime in the blender?
Kevin, I just had to tell you how delicious this is. I made it for my husband and I and he just raved about it. It really enhanced the salmon without overpowering it. Thanks !! Suzanne
Vegetable oil or olive oil?
This was so delicious! And so easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Making this for dinner tonight with some corn on the cob. Looks awesome. Love the small ingredient list. Perfect healthy full flavor dinner 🙂 And as always great pictures. They always make my mouth water.
I made this for dinner and even my teenage daughter loved it! Will be making this again!
Tina: I'm glad that you and your daughter enjoyed it!
Looks wonderful! Do you seal the salmon inside the foil or bake it uncovered?
I don't care for the flavor of cilantro. Might I substitute parsley, chopped broad leaf, instead? Would that affect the ultimate flavoring that much?
Linda Helman: You bake it uncovered; enjoy!
Deanna: You can change the herb but it will completely change the flavour of the salmon. I am thinking that a basil and lemon version with garlic and no jalapeno would also be good!
This salmon was delicious! I love everything cilantro lime! Great recipe!
I always undercook or overcook my salmon, because the fillets are always very thin on one end and thick in the middle. Any tricks on how to make the whole filet perfectly cooked? Thanks
I added a brick of cream cheese and 1 Tablespoon of Ranch Dressing Mix, otherwise way too bitter.
Could I substitute a different type of fish?
Yes you can!
This is one of my go to salmon recipes. So easy and so flavorful. I’ve made it a dozen times.
This salmon dish is so delicious! I made a one-dish meal by adding sliced zucchini to the foil package. The cilantro jalapeno lime combination is so wonderful and I will be using this on so many things this spring. It’s an outstanding dressing as well. Thanks for all the the great recipes.
I am not clear as to whether I should make a foil packet or just line the pan with foil?
The foil is lining the pan for easier cleanup. Enjoy!
Very good! It have just enough flavor to not overpower the salmon.
Just made this tonight and it was so fresh & flavorful. A simple rice dish worked well with this.
Thank you!
Thanks god I stumble upon your blog and find this amazing recipe. It looks so delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Perfect for dinner meals. Thanks for sharing.
Can I pan fry this instead?
Yes you can! I would pan fry the salmon and then top with the sauce after. Enjoy!