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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Tieghan says
June 2, 2014 at 12:48 pmThis looks awesome, Kevin! Love the flavor combo!
Julie @ Table for Two says
June 2, 2014 at 12:55 pmPerfect grilling salmon!
Jenny says
June 2, 2014 at 1:00 pmGreat dinner recipe! Love salmon!!
Allie BakingAMoment says
June 2, 2014 at 1:01 pmSounds amazing and looks like it's perfectly cooked! I hate when salmon is all dried out and white-looking but yours is absolute perfection!
kevin says
June 2, 2014 at 1:09 pmAllie BakingAMoment: It was so nice and juicy! I hate dried-out/overcooked salmon as well!
Catherine says
June 2, 2014 at 2:09 pmA delicious recipe for my favorite fish! blessings, Catherine
Grandbabycakes says
June 2, 2014 at 2:11 pmYou do salmon on so right! Pinning!
Heather Christo says
June 2, 2014 at 2:58 pmGorgeous. I am making this for dinner this week- no question!
Matt Robinson says
June 2, 2014 at 4:14 pmPerfect flavors in this salmon dish, Kevin. Love it!
naomi says
June 2, 2014 at 4:18 pmI'm with you, lime and cilantro are a great flavor combo. I can't wait to try this.
Gwen says
June 2, 2014 at 5:03 pmI've been on a salmon kick for about 20 years 😉 I've never made it this way tho. Sounds wonderful, we love cilantro lime!
Crystal S. | Apples & Sparkle says
June 2, 2014 at 6:27 pmI 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!
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
June 2, 2014 at 6:31 pmOh my goodness Kevin I've been on a Salmon kick too and I love the cilantro lime combo! Delicious!
Gaby says
June 3, 2014 at 2:40 amPerfect summer flavor combination!
Sharlynn Ng says
June 3, 2014 at 8:43 amSuch an appetizing recipe! I love it!
Medeja says
June 3, 2014 at 11:17 amYummy! I can imagine the flavor 🙂 must try recipe.
Jeffrey Chen says
June 3, 2014 at 12:33 pmI saw this on Sommer's blog too and now that you've made something similar, I've got to try it!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
June 3, 2014 at 2:12 pmI love all these flavors — this salmon looks incredible!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
June 4, 2014 at 12:00 amYum! Can't wait to try your version. 🙂
Anonymous says
June 4, 2014 at 2:15 amThis was delish!!! I will definitely be making this again!!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
June 6, 2014 at 1:33 pmKevin, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook salmon, and *this* looks wonderful!
Anonymous says
June 18, 2014 at 1:21 pmI'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!
Hampton says
August 13, 2014 at 2:28 amI made this tonight and will definitely make it again. Very tasty and bright flavors!
Ariette Coleman says
September 1, 2014 at 6:02 amThanks for posting this. I will surely make one this coming weekends. Keep it up. Will surely recommend your blog to my friends.
Kaylikorner says
September 22, 2014 at 3:23 amThis is definitely a new family favorite. Even the littlest one loved it!
Kaylikorner says
September 22, 2014 at 3:24 amThis is definitely a family favorite! Even the littlest one loved it!
Made in Sonoma says
October 7, 2014 at 1:53 amEating 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.
kevin says
October 7, 2014 at 11:20 amMade in Sonoma: I'm glad you enjoyed it! Avocados on the side would be perfect!
Kathi Kirk says
January 20, 2015 at 5:55 pmWas looking for a new Salmon recipe and boom! Making this today!
musu Tyler says
February 5, 2015 at 10:33 pmI never try salmon with cilantro before, but I love it.
Anonymous says
March 18, 2015 at 7:29 pmMy husband and I loved this recipe, thank you!!
Raleigh Kim says
June 22, 2015 at 1:15 amLove, Love salmon and this sounds wonderful. Kevin- you are so talented and creative. Thank you for all your fabulous recipes.
Anonymous says
August 11, 2015 at 2:03 pmDid you use the whole lime in the blender?
Anonymous says
September 30, 2015 at 2:37 amKevin, 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
Ziva Sholin says
January 3, 2016 at 2:57 amVegetable oil or olive oil?
Anonymous says
February 21, 2016 at 1:14 amThis was so delicious! And so easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Stephanie's Az Kitchen says
April 23, 2016 at 12:23 amMaking 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.
Tina says
November 19, 2016 at 4:01 pmI made this for dinner and even my teenage daughter loved it! Will be making this again!
kevin says
November 19, 2016 at 8:47 pmTina: I'm glad that you and your daughter enjoyed it!
Linda Helman says
April 18, 2017 at 9:54 pmLooks wonderful! Do you seal the salmon inside the foil or bake it uncovered?
Deanna says
April 18, 2017 at 10:34 pmI don't care for the flavor of cilantro. Might I substitute parsley, chopped broad leaf, instead? Would that affect the ultimate flavoring that much?
kevin says
April 21, 2017 at 6:05 pmLinda Helman: You bake it uncovered; enjoy!
kevin says
April 21, 2017 at 6:06 pmDeanna: 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!
cris says
November 8, 2017 at 1:09 amThis salmon was delicious! I love everything cilantro lime! Great recipe!
Anonymous says
February 12, 2018 at 12:30 amI 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
BionicLadyNow1 says
March 19, 2018 at 11:21 pmI added a brick of cream cheese and 1 Tablespoon of Ranch Dressing Mix, otherwise way too bitter.
nonna23 says
June 13, 2018 at 5:38 pmCould I substitute a different type of fish?
kevin says
October 5, 2018 at 6:07 pmYes you can!
Kelli H says
March 1, 2019 at 11:19 pmThis is one of my go to salmon recipes. So easy and so flavorful. I’ve made it a dozen times.
Inge says
May 20, 2019 at 10:32 amThis 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.