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Salmon With Lime And Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful pan-seared salmon recipe! The flaky salmon is perfectly complemented by a bright, zesty lime-cilantro sauce that's quick to make and bursting with fresh taste. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights but impressive enough for a dinner party.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 208.6 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
Salmon With Lime And Cilantro Sauce

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Ingredients for Salmon With Lime And Cilantro Sauce

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How to Make Salmon With Lime And Cilantro Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon bakes, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
  7. Remove the salmon from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Drizzle generously with the lime-cilantro sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g

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