Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa

You should never have to sacrifice bold flavors when it comes to quick and healthy weeknight meals. Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa will become a regular in your weekly rotation with its fresh flavors and ease to prepare.

Salmon is one of my favorite go-to ingredients when it comes to easy weeknight dinner planning. Just like my Salmon Niçoise Salad comes together effortlessly, so does this baked salmon.

Ingredients

Armed with just a handful of fresh ingredients, this Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa comes together with minimal prep.

• Salmon Fillet – Use what you like. Wild salmon such as sockeye is delicious for this when it is in season, but farm-raised salmon will also work.
• Chili Lime Seasoning – This seasoning packs a little heat and a lot of tang from lime. Buy it for your salmon and try it on your favorite fruit as well as corn. It also makes the perfect rimmer for the Ultimate Spicy Micheladas.
• Salt
• Brown Sugar – The brings a little sweetness and to balance the salt and tang of the rub for the salmon.
• Tomato – You want a summer fresh, juicy tomato for this colorful and vibrant salad.
• Peach – This brings natural sweetness to the salsa while echoing the brown sugar in the rub.
• Corn – This brings natural sweetness and a crunchy bite that adds interest to the salsa. You can use either fresh corn or grilled corn.
• Red Onion – Balancing out the sweet and giving a little crunch, red onion adds a savory note to the salsa.
• Cilantro – Cilantro offers up a citrusy and herbaceous pop of flavor.
• Lime – The bust of citrus brightens up the flavors in the salsa while also complimenting the chili-lime seasoning on the salmon.

How to Make Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa

Turn fish night into a fiesta with a few easy steps. With minimal prep, this dish comes together easily.

Substitutions

The beauty of this dish is the simplicity and freshness of the ingredients. However, you can easily replace some of the ingredients with what you have or what looks good at the store that day.

• Peaches – If the peaches aren’t ripe, you can substitute with nectarines for a similar flavor profile.
• Red Onion – Feel free to swap the red onion with a sweet onion such as a Vidalia.
• Corn – Fresh corn is the best for this. However if it’s not available you can use well drained canned corn or defrosted frozen corn.

Variations on Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa

• Grilled – Summer and peaches go hand in hand. Don’t be afraid to fire up the grill and cook your salmon over fire. don’t forget to grill the corn too for your salsa!
• Spicy – Don’t be afraid to bring a little heat! Add either a diced jalapeno or serrano pepper to your salsa.
• Tacos – Serve this salmon and salsa with tortillas for a fresh taco on Taco Tuesday!

Equipment

• Baking Sheet/Oven-Safe Baking Dish – Depending on the size of your salmon, you may use either to bake your salmon.
• Mixing Bowls – You will need a small mixing bowl to make the rub, as well as a bowl for the salsa.

Storage

The peach and corn salsa can be made ahead of time, even the day before as it gets better as it’s allowed to sit. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Top Tip For Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Peach Salsa

Before you bake your salmon, always let it rest and come to room temperature. This will help ensure that you have tender, juicy salmon.