Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe

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Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! It’s slathered in a sweet and savory spice rub, and brightened with lime juice. 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salmon #recipe #cleaneating

Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe

With all of its heart healthy benefits, I figured that one can never have too many salmon recipes. Nothing beats cooking a big piece of salmon in foil, either on the grill or in the oven, but these spice rubbed baked salmon recipe surpasses even that favorite recipe when it comes to preparation time.

It only takes 15 minutes (18, tops) from start to finish. Not too shabby, right? It takes me longer to get out of bed in the morning after hitting the snooze button five times.

Quick and healthy dinner recipe! This baked salmon is one my go-to weeknight meals. 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salmon #healthy #recipe

Ground cumin, coriander, olive oil and salt in small dishes.

Recently, my friend returned from a California vacation, loaded down with limes from her parents’ tree. Would I like some? Um, that would be a “yes”, a thousand times over.

I rummaged around in my pantry and picked out a couple of spices for an easy spice mix – cumin, ground coriander and salt – that is made “baste-able” when mixed with some olive oil and agave nectar (or honey).

Just lay the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet that’s coated with cooking spray, slather them with the spice mixture and broil for 6 to 8 minutes. It’s that easy.

Salmon fillets on a baking sheet, rubbed with spices and being brushed with a honey mixture.

And the lime? It is squeezed over the salmon right before serving. The juice adds brightness and tang to the savory sweet salmon. The flavor is unbelievably good and the salmon is tender and juicy (just be sure not to overcook it).

Only a few ingredients and 18 minutes needed to make this healthy, delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoint #dinner #salmon #glutenfree #cleaneats

We served the salmon over cilantro lime brown rice (the recipe is coming soon) and alongside some steamed broccoli for a healthy meal that is quick enough for a busy weeknight. That being said, I wouldn’t hesitate to serve this salmon to company. It’s that good.

Other healthy fish and seafood recipes:

Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil with Ginger & Soy Sauce {Cookin’ Canuck}
Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice {Cookin’ Canuck}
Grilled Grouper with Orange & Olives {A Spicy Perspective}
Almond Crusted Honey Mandarin Salmon {Aggie’s Kitchen}

This recipe was originally posted on August 25, 2014, and has been updated.

 

Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe

Dinner in a jiffy! Only 18 minutes to make this healthy and delicious Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon recipe! 234 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seafood Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 234.1kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler. Set the rack 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the salmon fillets on prepared baking sheet, skin side down (if the salmon isn’t skinless).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, agave nectar, coriander, cumin and salt until combined.
  • Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon.
  • Place under the broiler until the salmon is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  • Squeeze lime juice over each fillet. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Salmon Fillet | Calories: 234.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Protein: 31.1g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64.6mg | Sodium: 206.1mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2.1g
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  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    I love this dry rub! I always use my fave “rub with love” dry rubs from Tom Douglas and ran out recently so had to make my own chicken rub. . can’t wait to try this one for my salmon! delicious!!

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  10. Rachel says

    I love lime over salmon! It makes the salmon taste so bright and fresh. I can’t wait to try it with the cumin and coriander, especially because coriander is my favorite spice!

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  14. mom2many says

    5 stars
    This is the recipe that convinced my kids to eat salmon. It’s a family favorite that we make at least once a month.

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