Healthy Baked Chili Lime Salmon

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place salmon fillet on the parchment lined baking sheet.

Season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Sprinkle chili powder over the salmon and rub it around to cover the whole fillet.

Drizzle the juice from 1 lime over the salmon and rub it in to combine with the chili powder.

Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for about 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Optionally, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with lime slices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens