Chili Lime Marinade Salmon 🌶️🍋🐟:
Ingredients 🌶️
– 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) 🐟
– 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
– 3 tablespoons lime juice 🍋
– 1 tablespoon chili powder 🌶️
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin 🌿
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 tablespoon honey 🍯
– 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. 🫒🍋🌶️🌿🧄🍯🧂🌶️
2. Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure each fillet is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. 🐟🌶️
3. Preheat Oven or Grill: If using the oven, preheat it to 400°F (200°C). If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 🕒🔥
4. Cook Salmon: If baking, place the marinated salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, place the fillets on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. 🐟🍽️
5. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle the cooked salmon with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Chili Lime Marinade Salmon with your favorite sides! 😋🍽️