Description
Honey Lime Glazed Salmon with Avocado Cilantro Sauce brings zesty coastal flavors right to your dinner plate. Drizzle the tangy sauce over perfectly seared salmon and watch your meal become an instant celebration of fresh, bold ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Cilantro Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper together in a small mixing bowl until your marinade looks glossy and well-combined.
- Pour the marinade over 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Let the salmon soak up the flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Position your oven rack in the center and heat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Transfer salmon fillets from marinade onto the prepared baking sheet. Keep a small amount of marinade to brush later.
- Roast salmon at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until the fish easily flakes with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While salmon bakes, blend 2 ripe avocados, ½ cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until creamy.
- Remove salmon from oven and brush with reserved marinade for extra shine and flavor.
- Plate each salmon fillet and generously dollop avocado cilantro sauce on the side or on top.
Notes
- Let the salmon marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the honey lime flavor and tenderize the fish.
- Check salmon doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily with a fork when perfectly cooked.
- For gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same umami depth.
- Cold leftovers taste amazing when served over a fresh salad, making this recipe perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg