Description
This Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the zesty freshness of lime, the sweetness of honey, and the savory punch of garlic. It’s pan-seared to perfection and finished in the oven for a meal that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
- Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and soy sauce.
- Sear the Salmon
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy (if using skin-on fillets). Flip the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the Sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the honey garlic lime sauce over the salmon. Spoon the sauce over the fillets to coat them evenly.
- Finish in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve
- Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the salmon with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- For a complete meal, serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the salmon to a baking dish after searing.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.