Margarita Salmon

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A nice, light, healthy summertime dinner. Salmon is marinated in a lime and honey mixture. And anytime I add lime to a dish, I want a margarita the size of my head to go with it!

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons orange blossom honey

  • 1 pinch brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • lime slices for garnish

Directions

  1. Place salmon fillets in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, honey, brown sugar, and olive oil. Pour over the salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.

  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

  3. Bake for 15 minutes in the center of the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lime slices, and serve immediately.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
18g Fat
11g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 11mg 56%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 457mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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