Chili Lime Salmon

Tender, flakey salmon gets a bold chile-lime marinade with bright citrus, warming spices and just enough heat. Its quick enough for a weeknight but flavorful enough to feel like a special meal.

Prep time	20 min + 25 min marinade time
Cook time	12 min
Total time	37 min
Servings	4
Materials	blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, baking sheet, bowl or 9x9 baking pan (for marinating), parchment paper (optional)
Difficulty	easy

Ingredients

• 12 ounces salmon

Marinade

• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic

• 2 limes, juiced

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tsp tajin

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Instructions

1. Take all marinade ingredients and add to a blender or food processor, blend well

2. Rinse salmon and place in a deep rimmed bowl or 9x9 baking dish

3. Pour marinade over salmon, covering completely. Let sit for a minimum of 25 minutes. Do not exceed 1 hour.

4. While it is marinating preheat oven to 400

5. Once marinating time is done place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork

   
   

Substitutions and Variations

• You can truly use this marinade with any meat, chicken is especially tasty but I have also done tofu, temphe and steak. If using a protein other than fish you can increase the marinating time up to 24 hours.

  
  

Storage and Reheating

• You can store leftover marinade in a airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days

• You can store leftover salmon in an airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days, or you can freeze for up to 4 months

  
  

Serving Ideas

• Delicious as it is served along side veggies and roasted potatoes

• Try out in tacos and sushi bowls