Pan Fried Salmon with Warm Chilli Chili Lime Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Pan Fried Salmon with Warm Chilli Chili Lime Sauce—a restaurant-worthy dish that's bursting with bold flavors and ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets boast golden, crispy skin while staying tender and flaky inside. They're paired with a vibrant sauce featuring a tantalizing balance of heat, sweetness, tang, and umami, thanks to red chili flakes, fragrant garlic, honey, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice. Finished with a zesty sprinkle of lime zest and a touch of fresh cilantro, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a mouthwatering meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Keywords: pan fried salmon, chili lime sauce, easy salmon recipes, flavor-packed seafood dishes, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece red chili, finely sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on the skin side until crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter.
Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the red chili flakes, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and lime zest to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer more tang or heat, add additional lime juice or chili flakes.
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the warm chilli lime sauce over them to coat.
Garnish the salmon fillets with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced red chili if using.
Serve immediately with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 128.6 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 334 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 4069 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 146.2 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
