Best 9 Cilantro Lime Salmon Recipes

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Cilantro lime salmon is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and tender salmon creates a vibrant and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking, whether you prefer a mild or spicy flavor profile. So grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO LIME SALMON



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
Two 6-ounce fillets salmon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish and the degree of doneness you like. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add the honey, soy, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and half of the lime zest and juice. Cook, stirring, until the butter melts and starts to bubble. Cook for a minute until the sauce thickens a little. Add the salmon and spoon over the sauce. Cook for another minute, basting as you go. Sprinkle generously with the cilantro.
  • Stir the remaining lime juice and zest into the cooked rice. Serve the salmon with the rice, extra sauce and lime wedges on the side.

SALMON FILLET WITH CILANTRO, LIME, AND JALAPENO



Salmon Fillet with Cilantro, Lime, and Jalapeno image

This cilantro lime salmon dish is highly delectable and looks absolutely amazing!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
lime, juiced
1 small garlic clove
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds salmon fillets, or more to taste
1 large vine tomato, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a blender. Season with salt and black pepper.Blend until creamy smooth.
  • Brush a baking pan with remaining oil and place salmon in the pan. Spread cilantro mixture on the salmon; arrange tomato and jalapeno on top. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BAKED SALMON WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



Baked Salmon With Cilantro and Lime image

Healthy and Delicious! Eat with dinner, over a salad, or straight out of the fridge for a snack! Adapted from Meryl's broiled version (15911).

Provided by Natalia 3

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed, chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 lb salmon fillet (3 small)

Steps:

  • Grease pan with 1T olive oil.
  • Place fillets, skin side down in an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and (if desired) salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour mixture over fish.
  • Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes, to desired doneness. (Thicker fillets will require additional time.).

ASIAN LIME AND CILANTRO SAUCE FOR SALMON



Asian Lime and Cilantro Sauce For Salmon image

A super simple yet super tasty way to enjoy baked, fried or grilled salmon. I'm sure it's just as good on many other types of fish as well!

Provided by Totosam

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 453.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

SOUTHWEST SALMON WITH CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE (COOKING FOR 2)



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Salmon fillets are lightly seasoned, pan-seared to perfection and served with fresh cool sour cream, lime and cilantro sauce, all done in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 salmon fillets, skin on (6 oz each)
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, cilantro, lime peel, lime juice, honey and salt; set aside.
  • Season salmon fillets with taco seasoning mix. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets to skillet, skin-side down.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn fillets; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Serve salmon with cilantro-lime sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BROILED SALMON WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



Broiled Salmon With Cilantro and Lime image

This is really delicious! I love the combination of the fresh cilantro, lime, and garlic. And to top it off, this recipe is lowfat!

Provided by Meryl

Categories     Broil/Grill

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cilantro leaf, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use 1/8 tsp salt)
4 salmon steaks, 3/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Place fish on plate.
  • Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, oil and salt in a bowl.
  • Set 2 tablespoons aside in a separate bowl.
  • Pour the cilantro mixture over the fish (do not use the 2 Tbsp reserved marinade).
  • Cover and let it sit 10 minutes.
  • Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place salmon on rack and brush with 1 tablespoon marinade.
  • Broil 6" from heat about 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn steaks over and brush with remaining tablespoon of marinade.
  • Broil 3 more minutes or until cooked through.
  • Note: I have used two very thick salmon steaks instead of the four 3/4 inch thick ones that the recipe calls for, and I have used the same amount of marinade.
  • However, since thicker steaks will take longer to cook, the marinade can burn.
  • To compensate for this, I add a little bit of marinade at a time.
  • For example, if the salmon steaks are 1- 1 1/2 inch thick or more, they can take around 10 minutes to cook.
  • So I brush the salmon steaks with less marinade, around 1/2 tablespoon.
  • I then remove them from the broiler after 2 1/2- 3 minutes, and add a little more marinade, reserving enough for two more applications.
  • Then I broil for another 2 1/2 minutes.
  • I then turn the salmon over and add more marinade, still reserving a little.
  • I broil another 2 1/2 minutes.
  • I then add the remaining marinade and broil the remaining 2 1/2 minutes or until cooked through.
  • This may seem tiresome, but it's well worth it.
  • The marinade is great and you definitely don't want it to burn!

ROASTED SALMON WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



Roasted Salmon with Lime and Cilantro image

This dish comes together in a flash, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. Serve it with our Roasted Sesame Asparagus and some rice or couscous.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skin-on salmon fillets (6-ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Roasted Sesame Asparagus

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange salmon in a shallow baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until no longer pink in the middle and flaky, 10 to 13 minutes. Using a flat spatula, remove fillets, leaving skin on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar; fold in cilantro. Spoon sauce over fish, and serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 34 g

CHOPPED SALMON SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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Categories     Fish     Leafy Green     Bake     Low Fat

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. fresh salmon filet
2 TB. chopped cilantro
½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. minced garlic
salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
4 c. mixed salad greens
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup chopped Roma tomatoes

Steps:

  • Season salmon filet with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow pan, cover with foil and bake in the oven at 350° for about 10 minutes. Chill salmon until completely cold, then shred. In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add shredded salmon. Plate greens on 4 plates. Sprinkle onion and tomato around edges. Spoon salmon mixture in center. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO-LIME SALMON



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Fresh lime brightens the flavor of this microwave-fast salmon, sized just right for a pair. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sour cream
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cumin
Dash pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place fillets skin side down in a greased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; top with sour cream mixture., Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a bright pink or orange color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a dull color.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove the skin from the salmon fillets. This will help the salmon cook evenly and prevent the skin from curling up.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the salmon fillets over medium heat. This will help prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon fillets. The salmon is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the salmon fillets immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for salmon include roasted vegetables, rice, or quinoa.

Conclusion:

Cilantro lime salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, baking, or pan-frying salmon, the cilantro lime marinade will add a bright and flavorful twist to your meal.

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