Description
This Sweet Chili Lime Salmon is a perfect fusion of sweet, spicy, and zesty flavors, baked to perfection with a caramelized glaze and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime. It’s a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a gourmet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Spoon or brush the sauce evenly over the fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil for the final 2 minutes for a caramelized finish, if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Let salmon rest at room temperature before baking for even cooking.
- Double the sauce if you like extra glaze.
- Add lime zest to the marinade for a citrusy punch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sweet chili lime salmon, easy salmon recipe, baked salmon, weeknight dinner, spicy salmon