Chili Lime Marinade Salmon ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŸ:

Ingredients ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) ๐ŸŸ
โ€“ 1/4 cup olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
โ€“ 3 tablespoons lime juice ๐Ÿ‹
โ€“ 1 tablespoon chili powder ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon ground cumin ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 tablespoon honey ๐Ÿฏ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
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. ๐Ÿซ’๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง„๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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. ๐ŸŸ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

3. Preheat Oven or Grill: If using the oven, preheat it to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

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. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

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! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ