Spicy Mexican Salmon Recipe That Will Ignite Your Taste!
A flavorful and spicy salmon dish inspired by Mexican cuisine, perfect for those who love bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lime juice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg