Chili Lime Grilled Salmon Recipe

Fire up the grill for this vibrant Chili Lime Grilled Salmon recipe! Fresh lime juice explodes with flavor, perfectly complementing the zesty chili spice rub. This recipe is quick, easy, and delivers restaurant-quality results in under 40 minutes. Juicy, tender salmon with a delicious kick – your new weeknight favorite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 220 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chili Lime Grilled Salmon

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How to Make Chili Lime Grilled Salmon

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (approximately 350°F for gas grill, or medium coals for charcoal grill).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Mix the spice rub thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Pat 1.5 lbs salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Spread the chili lime rub evenly over both sides of the salmon.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the preheated grill grates. For gas grills, maintain medium heat. For charcoal grills, position the salmon 4-6 inches from the coals.
  6. Grill for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Do not flip the salmon.
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the salmon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

6g

Carbs

0g