Imen Dridi Pioneer Woman’s Cilantro Lime Salmon is made with vegetable oil, butter, salmon fillets, kosher salt, black pepper, honey, soy sauce, limes (zest and juice), fresh cilantro, and steamed rice creating a delicious dish that takes only 20 minutes to be ready!
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Cilantro Lime Salmon Recipe:
- Bursting Flavor: Tangy lime, savory soy, and sweet honey meld together for a taste explosion.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Versatile: Adaptable to personal taste preferences and easily pairs with various sides.
- Restaurant Quality: Impress guests or indulge in a gourmet meal at home.
❓ What Is Pioneer Woman’s Cilantro Lime Salmon Recipe?
Pioneer Woman’s Cilantro Lime Salmon features succulent salmon fillets seared to perfection, bathed in a zesty cilantro-lime sauce, and served with steamed rice.
🐠 Pioneer Woman Cilantro Lime Salmon Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Two 6-ounce fillets of salmon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Steamed rice, for serving
🍛 How To Make Pioneer Woman Cilantro Lime Salmon
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Rub salt and pepper into the salmon fillets on both sides.
- Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side in a skillet, or until it reaches the doneness you choose, taking into account the thickness of the fish. Take off the pan and set aside to stay warm.
- Bring the skillet back up to medium heat and stir in the soy sauce, honey, half of the lime zest and juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir occasionally while the butter melts and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon. Cook for a further minute, basting as needed. Evenly distribute the cilantro on top.
- Add the rest of the lime juice and zest to the cooked rice and mix it in. Accompany the salmon with the rice, more sauce, and lime wedges for garnish.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Control Doneness: Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness for the desired level of doneness.
- Flavor Infusion: Marinate salmon in lime juice for added zest before cooking.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use quality salmon and fresh cilantro for optimal taste.
- Sauce Consistency: Monitor sauce thickness, ensuring it coats the back of a spoon before serving.
🌮 What To Serve With Cilantro Lime Salmon?
Serve Cilantro Lime Salmon with Spinach Strawberry Salad, Brown Bread, Mediterranean Artichoke Dip, Whiskey Carrots, Tennessee Onions, Creamed Peas And Potatoes, Marinated Mozzarella Balls, and Focaccia Bread.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Cilantro Lime Salmon?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover cilantro lime salmon in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.
- In The Freezer: Wrap tightly leftover cilantro lime salmon in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Cilantro Lime Salmon?
- Stove: Reheat gently leftover cilantro lime salmon in a skillet over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, adding a splash of water to prevent drying.
- Microwave: Place leftover cilantro lime salmon on a microwave-safe dish covered with a damp paper towel, and heat in short 30-second intervals until warmed through.
FAQs
Why does my cilantro lime salmon mushy?
Your cilantro lime salmon may be mushy due to overcooking, causing the proteins in the fish to break down excessively.
How do you thicken cilantro lime salmon sauce?
To thicken cilantro lime salmon sauce, simmer longer to reduce or mix a cornstarch slurry and stir until desired consistency.
Why did my cilantro lime salmon come out dry?
Your cilantro lime salmon may have come out dry due to insufficient sauce or not using enough butter to keep it moist.
How do you know when cilantro lime salmon is fully cooked?
You know cilantro lime salmon is fully cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Pioneer Woman Cilantro Lime Salmon Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 260
- Total Fat 18g
- Saturated Fat 3.5g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 160mg
- Potassium 480mg
- Total Carbs 1g
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 23g
Pioneer Woman Cilantro Lime Salmon
Description
Pioneer Woman’s Cilantro Lime Salmon is made with vegetable oil, butter, salmon fillets, kosher salt, black pepper, honey, soy sauce, limes (zest and juice), fresh cilantro, and steamed rice creating a delicious dish that takes only 20 minutes to be ready!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Rub salt and pepper into the salmon fillets on both sides.
- Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side in a skillet, or until it reaches the doneness you choose, taking into account the thickness of the fish. Take off the pan and set aside to stay warm.
- Bring the skillet back up to medium heat and stir in the soy sauce, honey, half of the lime zest and juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir occasionally while the butter melts and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon. Cook for a further minute, basting as needed. Evenly distribute the cilantro on top.
- Add the rest of the lime juice and zest to the cooked rice and mix it in. Accompany the salmon with the rice, more sauce, and lime wedges for garnish.
Notes
- Control Doneness: Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness for the desired level of doneness.
Flavor Infusion: Marinate salmon in lime juice for added zest before cooking.
Fresh Ingredients: Use quality salmon and fresh cilantro for optimal taste.
Sauce Consistency: Monitor sauce thickness, ensuring it coats the back of a spoon before serving.
