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A bowl of rice topped with two filets of southwest baked salmon topped with salsa and diced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro.
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4.58 from 14 votes

Southwest baked salmon

Southwest baked salmon is an easy broiled salmon recipe with a delicious spice mixture that’s ready in only 15 minutes! Great for a quick dinner or for meal prepping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the southwest seasoning:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (can reduce or omit)

For the salmon:

  • 4 (6 oz.) wild salmon filets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces (or sub olive oil; see notes)

Optional toppings:

  • Pico de gallo or fresh salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of guacamole, dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, sliced green onions, fresh chopped cilantro, hot sauce, sriracha or pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick, squeeze of fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler on high and place a rack about 4-6 inches from the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Generously season the tops of each salmon piece with the seasoning mixture. Top each salmon filet with a pat of butter.
  • Broil salmon on high for 6-8 minutes, until it flakes easily and is pink and just slightly translucent in the center. (The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.)
  • Let the salmon rest for 3-4 minutes then serve with desired toppings.

Notes

I love using a bit of butter on top of each filet so that it melts and helps brown the salmon and add extra richness. You can substitute a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer.
You could also skip those if you want to lighten this up and use a slice of lime on each salmon as it roasts, squeezing the juice over it after it comes out of the oven.
This salmon goes great with steamed brown or white rice and a steamed vegetable. You can even make it into a rice bowl and add your favorite toppings. It's also great for tacos or in a wrap.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 495kcal | Trans Fat: 1g
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