This Cilantro Lime Salmon is a fresh, lean, low calorie dinner perfect for any night of the week. We’re talking bright lime, super fresh cilantro, a sweet buttery honey sauce, with a flavorful rub. All served atop salmon, this dish will have you in a tropical state of mind soon enough! Did I mention it’s ready in only 35 minutes?
Cilantro Lime Salmon
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 c. lime juice
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 c. cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet skin-side up. Cook salmon until deeply golden, about 6 minutes, then flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
- Add butter and garlic. When the butter has melted and looks foamy, stir in broth, lime juice, honey, and cumin. Bring mixture to a simmer then stir in cilantro.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the salmon back to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce has reduced and the salmon is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Garnish with more cilantro and serve over cooked white rice.
