Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon
Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon is pan seared to tender and flaky perfection and has the most amazing cilantro lime butter honey sauce on top!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounce fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- chopped cilantro and fresh lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the 4 salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste .
- Add the salmon skin side up to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook without turning for 6-7 minutes until the salmon gets a brown crust. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet and melt. Add in 3 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for a minute until tender. Whisk in ½ cup vegetable broth, ¼ cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons honey, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Simmer and reduce.
- Add salmon back to the pan and let it cook in the sauce until heated through. Serve with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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