How to make the BEST Salmon Recipe | Healthy Cilantro Lime Salmon

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is a more affordable option while still being mild and flaky.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat oil.

Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then add to the pan skin-side up.

Cook salmon until deeply golden, about 6 minutes, then flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

Add butter and garlic. When the butter has melted and looks foamy, stir in broth, lime juice, honey, cumin and lime zest. Bring mixture to a simmer then stir in cilantro.

Reduce heat to medium and add the salmon back to the pan.

Simmer until the sauce has reduced and the salmon is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Add two slices of lime.

Garnish with more cilantro and serve over cooked white rice.

Cooking Techniques

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