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Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe

Jul 19, 2018 by Dara 22 Comments

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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

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}

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Spice Rubbed Baked Salmon Recipe

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 18 mins

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

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 oz. each) salmon fillets
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lime

Directions

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

by From the kitchen of cookincanuck.com

Recipe Notes

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

 

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

Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 4:19 am

    Why is that honey lime is good on ALL THE THINGS? And especially on this GORG piece of fish! We LOVE salmon in my house, but I don’t make it nearly enough (read: ever.) So I’m pinning this 🙂

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Honey lime really does do magical things. And yes, you must make salmon. It’s such a versatile fish!

      Reply
  2. Tieghan says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 6:39 am

    That is some gorgeous salmon! Thanks for reminding me I need to make some already!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Thanks, Tieghan! I was so happy to find some wild sockeye at the market.

      Reply
  3. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 7:37 am

    I could eat this every single day.

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:21 am

      I’m with you, Liz! Thanks, lady.

      Reply
  4. Millie l Add A Little says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 7:53 am

    I love salmon and this looks super healthy and delicious! I bet it tastes AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, Millie! The flavor really was out of this world. We’ll be making this over and over again.

      Reply
  5. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Making this for my family soon! So delicious!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, Lori! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  6. Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Easy and healthy … perfect! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Sommer! I love that this is so easy to pull together…and healthy, to boot. It’s a win-win!

      Reply
  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 10:16 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Alice! I haven’t tried those rubs, but I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled.

      Reply
  8. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 10:26 am

    I love lime and salmon together! This sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Aug 25, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Thanks, Jessica! They really are a match made in culinary heaven.

      Reply
  9. Susan @ SimpleHealthyKitchen says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    oh YUM! that looks amazing! I just pinned it. Salmon,honey, lime, cumin, coriander, agave..that’s a winning combination . I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  10. Rachel says

    Aug 25, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. Elin Chia says

    Aug 26, 2014 at 1:06 am

    I love salmon and your preparation is indeed delicious. I guess it is flavorful too with the spices you used..mmmm drooling now 🙂

    Reply
  12. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

    Aug 26, 2014 at 9:39 am

    This salmon looks delicious! Love this easy and healthy. I need to make some soon!

    Reply
  13. plasterer bristol says

    Apr 20, 2015 at 5:08 am

    Mouthwatering recipe. One of my favorites. Thanks for posting this.

    Simon

    Reply
  14. mom2many says

    Jan 10, 2017 at 10:59 am

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

    Reply

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