This Cilantro Lime Salmon is a vibrant, fresh, and nourishing dish that’s bursting with brain, heart, and immune-boosting ingredients. The salmon is marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, and fresh cilantro, then baked to tender perfection. Topped with a refreshing avocado salsa rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that feels like you are eating seaside at a tropical resort! 

Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets (without skin)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)
Smoked paprika, to taste*
Salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste

For the avocado salsa:

1 large avocado, diced (or 2 small avocados)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)
½-1 lime, juiced
Salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prep the oven. Turn your oven on to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Make the salsa. Mix the diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro together in a small bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste. (Taste and adjust the lime juice or seasonings as needed.)
Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salmon.
Prepare the salmon. Pat the salmon fillets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture and place them in your prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest and chopped cilantro together and brush the mixture over each fillet. Season each fillet with smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to your liking.
Bake! Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve. Serve immediately with your avocado salsa spooned over each fillet.