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Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! It's slathered in a sweet and savory spice rub, and brightened with lime juice. 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe
With all of its heart healthy benefits, I figured that one can never have too many salmon recipes. Nothing beats cooking a big piece of salmon in foil, either on the grill or in the oven, but these spice rubbed baked salmon recipe surpasses even that favorite recipe when it comes to preparation time.
It only takes 15 minutes (18, tops) from start to finish. Not too shabby, right? It takes me longer to get out of bed in the morning after hitting the snooze button five times.
Recently, my friend returned from a California vacation, loaded down with limes from her parents' tree. Would I like some? Um, that would be a "yes", a thousand times over.
I rummaged around in my pantry and picked out a couple of spices for an easy spice mix - cumin, ground coriander and salt - that is made "baste-able" when mixed with some olive oil and agave nectar (or honey).
Just lay the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet that's coated with cooking spray, slather them with the spice mixture and broil for 6 to 8 minutes. It's that easy.
And the lime? It is squeezed over the salmon right before serving. The juice adds brightness and tang to the savory sweet salmon. The flavor is unbelievably good and the salmon is tender and juicy (just be sure not to overcook it).
We served the salmon over cilantro lime brown rice (the recipe is coming soon) and alongside some steamed broccoli for a healthy meal that is quick enough for a busy weeknight. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to serve this salmon to company. It's that good.
Other healthy fish and seafood recipes:
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Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice {Cookin' Canuck}
Grilled Grouper with Orange & Olives {A Spicy Perspective}
Almond Crusted Honey Mandarin Salmon {Aggie's Kitchen}
This recipe was originally posted on August 25, 2014, and has been updated.
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Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe
Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seafood Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 234.1kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
Ingredients
- 4 4 ounce each salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ lime
Instructions
Preheat the broiler. Set the rack 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Place the salmon fillets on prepared baking sheet, skin side down (if the salmon isn’t skinless).
In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, agave nectar, coriander, cumin and salt until combined.
Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon.
Place under the broiler until the salmon is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
Squeeze lime juice over each fillet. Serve.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)
Nutrition
Serving: 1Salmon Fillet | Calories: 234.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Protein: 31.1g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64.6mg | Sodium: 206.1mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2.1g
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Kirsten Bowles
Made this last week for a large group last week using Atlantic salmon. Oh my goodness, it was delicious! The salmon was tender, afforded by the seared crust, and such a pleasing flavour. Served with summer salads to complete a perfect meal. Thank you Dara! ♥️Reply
Dara
I'm so thrilled to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to comment. 🙂
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mom2many
This is the recipe that convinced my kids to eat salmon. It's a family favorite that we make at least once a month.Reply
plasterer bristol
Mouthwatering recipe. One of my favorites. Thanks for posting this.
Simon
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Olivia - Primavera Kitchen
This salmon looks delicious! Love this easy and healthy. I need to make some soon!
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Elin Chia
I love salmon and your preparation is indeed delicious. I guess it is flavorful too with the spices you used..mmmm drooling now 🙂
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