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Close-up of baked Cilantro Lime Salmon showing charred edges and a glossy lime marinade glaze.

Cilantro Lime Salmon with Fresh Avocado Salsa

Experience the perfect Cilantro Lime Salmon featuring flaky, oven-baked fillets with charred edges, a zesty lime glaze, and a chunky avocado salsa. A vibrant, healthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Glaze
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets 680g, center-cut preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 30ml
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice 30ml, fresh
  • 1 tsp Honey 7g, for charring
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro 7g, minced
Avocado Salsa
  • 1 large Avocado diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion 40g, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice 30ml, for gloss
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro 7g, minced leaves

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Heavy-duty for even heating
  • 1 Chef's knife Sharp blade for clean avocado cuts

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, and cilantro. Brush onto salmon fillets.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the upper third of the oven until edges are slightly charred and center is soft pink.
Prepare the Salsa
  1. Gently toss diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice until glossy and well-combined.
  2. Top each fillet with a generous amount of salsa. Garnish with stray cilantro flakes and lime drops on the plate.

Notes

For extra char, broil the salmon for the last 60 seconds of cooking.
Ensure avocado is ripe but firm to maintain the 'chunky' texture.
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