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Honey Lime Salmon Recipe

Seared salmon that’s topped with a honey lime glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets 4-6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided use
  • 1 lime for zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium pan over high heat. Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the salmon, skin side up, in the pan and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until fish is opaque.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, honey, lime juice, zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Drizzle the glaze over the salmon and cook for 1 more minute, using a spoon to baste the salmon with the glaze.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen salmon fillets for this recipe. I prefer to use fresh, but if you use frozen, be sure to defrost it thoroughly before you begin cooking. Pat the fillets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your fillet.
  • Use a nonstick, flat pan to cook the salmon. The fish is more likely to stick on cast iron and stainless steel pans.
  • If you are using an instant-read thermometer, it should register at 145ºF.
  • Take care not to overcook the salmon. When overcooked it can become dry and chewy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 867mg (25%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 867mg 18%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.