Southwest Baked Salmon
Southwest Baked Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. With tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a zesty blend of spices and finished with a splash of lime juice, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Southwest spice blend (cumin, paprika, chili powder)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the Southwest spice blend evenly over the fillets.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice on top for added zest.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg