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.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter.

Step 5

Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer more tang or heat, add additional lime juice or chili flakes.

Step 8

Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the warm chilli lime sauce over them to coat.

Step 9

Garnish the salmon fillets with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced red chili if using.

Step 10

Serve immediately with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1901.0

Total Fat 128.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 334.2mg	0%
Sodium 4068.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 146.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60.7mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 340.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 10.2%