Baked Honey-Lime Salmon with Cilantro and Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Tender salmon fillets baked with a sweet and tangy honey-lime glaze, topped with a fresh cilantro and avocado salsa for a bright finish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove, minced garlic clove
1 tsp, divided kosher salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1 medium, diced ripe avocado
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
1 small, seeded and minced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and brush the honey-lime glaze evenly over each fillet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon bakes, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 minced jalapeño (optional), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl to make salsa.
Step 4: Remove salmon from oven and top each fillet with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Serve immediately.