Margarita Salmon Recipe
Speed and flavor are both my pursuits when it comes to dinner recipes. This delivers on both parts. I typically use lemons with these types of dishes and the lime is definitely a refreshing new best friend! It definitely gives off Margarita cocktail vibes.
If you know me, you know I love seafood because it is light and delicious and always leaves me feeling full but not stuffed. The garlic, lime, honey and butter are such a yummy combination and you can easily make this dairy free by subbing in olive oil for the butter in the sauce recipe.
This salmon goes ideally with some rice and grilled vegetables. We love pouring the sauce on the accompaniments. Or you can also serve this fish with my Maroulosalata or my Lahanosalata or my Spicy Crunch Salad.
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Margarita Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 1.5 lbs wild salmon
- olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbs honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (or olive oil)
Instructions
For the Salmon:
- OVEN: Preheat to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide your salmon into 4 filets. Pat them dry and then lightly drizzle them with olive oil – brush it all over. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 17 minutes or until internal temperature reads 145℉. Time varies with thickness and size of fillets.
- AIR FRYER: Preheat to 400℉. and cook for 7-9 minutes or until internal temp reads 145℉ (time varies with size of filets).
For the Sauce:
- You can use a blender to puree the lime juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Then slowly add the melted butter in with the motor running, and blend until it thickens – 15 to 30 seconds. (I simply whisked the lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper until combined. I used a frother to blend in the butter).
- Once the salmon is cooked, transfer to your plates, pour the sauce on and serve!
Yummy 😋. I tried this with farmed salmon and it was easy and delicious. Thanks for this recipe!
Hi Maggie! Glad you enjoyed the salmon recipe! Thank you for the feedback!
Hi! I want to make this tonight. What is your green garnish? Lime zest or another herb?
Hi Anne, it’s fresh dill as the garnish here but you can also use lime zest if you like the extra flavor! Stella
I followed the recipe, added lime zest and butter and olive oil. Outstanding! My new go to recipe for salmon.
YAY! Well done!! Thank you for the feedback too!
I’d like to try this but wouldn’t raw garlic be a little overpowering?
What is the nutritional info for this recipe?
This is absolutely delicious. I tend to add a little extra garlic to everything, but it was still amazing!! Most of your recipes are truly amazing, thank you!
I can never argue with extra garlic! Thank you for trying this one out!
Delicious!! Paired it with the Orzo Zucchini Feta dish and 🤯
I love salmon and this sauce is outstanding. Love it on a fresh salad. doesn’t need much more and can be put together in the time it takes to cook the salmon. This will become a regular meal!
Looks delicious can’t wait to make it.
Hi Elaine, thanks so much – you are going to love it!
I think this should have been indicated in the instructions, but what do you do with the sauce? Do you add it while the salmon is cooking, or pour it over the salmon as you’re about to serve it?
Hi Joanna, Yes you pour it over – it is a serving sauce!
Made this tonight and it was excellent! Easy to cut the recipe for only 1-2 servings. I will make this again and also for guests when I serve salmon as the main course!
Hi Gloria, glad it worked out for you! Thanks so much for the kind feedback!
Easy, fresh and delicious! big thank you:-)
Hi Caroline, glad you liked the salmon recipe!