Cilantro Lime Salmon

Name: Cilantro Lime Salmon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 ½ tablespoons honey; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves; kosher salt and pepper; pinch crushed red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 salmon filets; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 avocado; Pickled onions; 2 cups jasmine rice; 3 cups water or chicken stock; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; kosher salt and pepper; 2 limes; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ¾ cup chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Salmon

Kian Mendoza

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This cilantro lime salmon is incredibly flavorful and such a great weeknight meal! Marinate the salmon in cilantro lime dressing, sear until golden, top with avocado and serve over rice. Satisfying and delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons honey
¼ cup fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
kosher salt and pepper
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 salmon filets
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 avocado, cubed
Pickled onions, for topping

cilantro lime rice

2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups water or chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
kosher salt and pepper
2 limes, zest freshly grated
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¾ cup chopped cilantro

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Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine the lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and olive oil. Blend until combined and mostly smooth.
Place the salmon filets in a dish. Pour half of the dressing over the salmon. Flip the salmon a few times so all sides are covered. Stick in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the salmon. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and once melted and sizzling, add the salmon filets. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Cook until the salmon is flakey and opaque.
While the salmon cooks, chop the avocado. Toss it with a tablespoon or two of the cilantro lime dressing.
Serve the salmon over the rice. Top with a few spoonfuls of the avocado and some pickled onions. Drizzle with more dressing if you’d like. Add more fresh cilantro if desired.

cilantro lime rice

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Heat the water/stock in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Add in the rice, butter and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro. Serve!