Grilled Cilantro Salmon
Grilled Cilantro Salmon pairs smoky, char-kissed fish with a lively honey, lime, and cilantro glaze that balances sweet, tangy, and herbal notes. It’s quick to put together and shines on a hot grill, making it a standout for summer dinners or backyard cookouts. Expect succulent salmon with a glossy, aromatic finish and bright, fresh flavor in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Cilantro Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cilantro, garlic, honey, and lime juice, stirring together.
- 2
Heat until the honey loosens and stirs easily, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Place the salmon steaks in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour the marinade over the salmon, cover, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
- 7
Lightly oil the grill grate.
- 8
Place the salmon steaks on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Calories 481.78 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.68 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 92.48 g 34%
- Total Fat 5.27 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.21 mg High 20%
- Sodium 104.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 85.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.35 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 485.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 56.14 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 5.34 mg Low Source 6%
- 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 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Cilantro Salmon is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Honey, Lime Juice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 481.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cilantro Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Honey, Lime Juice, Minced Garlic, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Cilantro Salmon?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 481.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cilantro Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grilled Cilantro Salmon healthy?
- Grilled Cilantro Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 481.78 calories and 25.68 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Garlic, 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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