Name: Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 sheets of aluminum foil (large enough to wrap the salmon); Lime wedges, for serving

Description

This Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon is a flavorful, healthy dish that combines juicy salmon fillets with a zesty and sweet sauce made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, honey, and garlic. Baked in foil packets, the salmon retains its moisture and absorbs the vibrant flavors, resulting in a tender, aromatic meal perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Salmon

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Other

4 sheets of aluminum foil (large enough to wrap the salmon)
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble Salmon: Place each salmon fillet on an individual sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle the cilantro lime honey garlic sauce evenly over each fillet.
Create Foil Packets: Fold the sides of the foil up around the salmon to create sealed packets, ensuring the sauce is enclosed to keep the salmon moist while baking.
Bake: Arrange the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Open Packets: Carefully remove the packets from the oven and cautiously open the foil to avoid steam burns.
Serve: Serve the salmon hot, garnished with extra fresh cilantro and lime wedges alongside your choice of side dishes.

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle extra fresh cilantro on top before serving.
Ensure the foil packets are tightly sealed to keep the steam inside and cook the salmon evenly.
If you do not have fresh cilantro, fresh parsley can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be different.
The ground cumin is optional but adds a warm, earthy flavor to complement the citrus and garlic.
Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of salmon fillets to avoid overcooking.