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Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon Fillet Recipes

Simple, soft, and flaky salmon fillets grilled to perfection with a honey, lime, and cilantro marinade.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 378kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 12 oz salmon filets 2 filets, 6.oz each
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 limes juiced
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Remove the salmon from the fridge, season with salt and pepper, then place in a ziplock bag.
  • In a small bowl, whisk well the remaining ingredients. Add half of this marinade over the salmon and allow it to sit over the counter for 15 minutes. Keep the remaining marinade to bash over the salmon at the end.
  • Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Grill the salmon for 4-7 minutes per side, or until charred and flaky.
  • Bash with the remaining marinade twice while grilling.

Notes

  • Use any oil of choice. 
  • You may use skin-on or skinless salmon.
  • Cook the salmon skin side on first.
  • Do not overcook the salmon 
  • Use lemons if you don't have lime 
  • fresh cilantro works best.
  • If you do not have an outdoor grill, use an indoor grill.
  • You can easily double up on the ingredients to make a serving of 4

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg