Description
Discover the best Mexican salmon recipe with our step-by-step guide. Enjoy easy to bake salmon with amazing flavors, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, fresh or thawed frozen, skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular oregano)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 limes, for juice and wedges
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle powder for extra heat
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets very dry with paper towels. Let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne/chipotle powder. Stir well.
- Coat the Salmon: Place dried salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and rub to coat. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the salmon, gently pressing it in.
- Bake for Flakiness: Bake for 12-18 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each fillet and garnish generously with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins