• 1 1/ 2 pound fresh salmon
• 1 juice of lime
• 1/ 2 zest of lime
• 4 slices of lime for garnish
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/ 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/ 4 cup minced cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the salmon out on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet for easy clean up.

• Step 2

  In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic, shallot and salt together. Brush over salmon. Top with lime slices.

• Step 3

  Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees. The baking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon.

• Step 4

  Once internal temp reaches 135, pull salmon out of the oven and tent with foil for 3 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over the salmon before serving.