Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon

Name: Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; ½ cup vegetable broth; ¼ cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; chopped cilantro and fresh lime slices for garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
435 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon

Gemma White

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Cilantro Lime Butter Salmon is pan seared to tender and flaky perfection and has the most amazing cilantro lime butter honey sauce on top!

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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 Information

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Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 876mg (25%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 468IU (9%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	435kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	116mg	39%
Sodium	262mg	11%
Potassium	876mg	19%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	468IU	9%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%