Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon
Moist grilled salmon steaks are infused with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, with ground ginger, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper adding warm spice and gentle heat. This tangy, boldly seasoned fish makes a flavorful choice for a summer cookout or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, mustard, ginger, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add salmon steaks, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove salmon from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
- 4
Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Calories 263.15 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 38.24 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 2.13 g 1%
- Total Fat 10.78 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.85 mg High 31%
- Sodium 148.65 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 648.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 25.31 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.44 mg Low Source 5%
- 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 🐟
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lime Marinated Grilled Salmon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 263.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon healthy?
- Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 263.15 calories and 38.24 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 148.65 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Mustard 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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