Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime
Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime pairs rich, flaky fish with a glossy glaze that balances soy saltiness, gentle heat from chile, and bright citrus. Fresh ginger and garlic add aromatic warmth, while brown sugar rounds everything with a subtle caramel note. It’s ideal for a summer cookout or a special weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat an outdoor grill to high.
- 2
Trim the tail and fins from the salmon. Make several shallow cuts across the skin. Set the salmon on 3 large, slightly overlapping sheets of aluminum foil.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chile sauce, ginger, and garlic. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and brown sugar. Spoon the sauce over the salmon.
- 4
Fold the foil over the salmon and crimp the edges to seal.
- 5
If using hot coals, move them to one side of the grill. Place the fish on the side without coals directly underneath and close the lid.
- 6
If using a gas grill, set the fish on one side and turn off the burners directly under it; close the lid.
- 7
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and pour any juices collected in the foil over the fish. Sprinkle with green onions.
- Calories 345.04 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 51.9 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 9.41 g 3%
- Total Fat 10.47 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.06 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.66 mg High 41%
- Sodium 761.19 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 37.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 926.06 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 38.33 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.88 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chili Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 345.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime healthy?
- Chili-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Lime has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 345.04 calories and 51.9 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 761.19 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.06 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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