Mexican Salmon
This bold and flavorful Mexican salmon recipe combines smoky spices, zesty lime, and tender baked salmon for a dish that's as vibrant as it is versatile. Perfect for quick dinners, tacos, bowls, and more!
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each; skin-on or skinless
Marinade
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander optional, for deeper flavor
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- fresh cilantro chopped
- lime wedges for serving
- avocado slices for serving
- diced red onion for serving
- crumbled Cotija or feta cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander (if using), sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the salmon fillets in the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated salmon fillets in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices, diced red onion, and crumbled Cotija or feta cheese as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a traditional touch, serve the Mexican salmon over warm tortillas for tacos, over seasoned rice for a bowl, or alongside a fresh salad. Adjust the level of spices to your preference, and feel free to add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.