Seared Salmon With Lime Butter is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something that tastes fancy but comes together in just a few minutes. The golden, crispy skin paired with that bright lime butter sauce will have your family asking for seconds before you know it.
What makes this recipe so special is how the butter and lime juice create the most wonderful tangy glaze that brings out the natural richness of the salmon. A good cast-iron skillet is your secret weapon here — it gets hot enough to give you that beautiful sear on the outside while keeping the fish tender and moist inside.
I love serving this with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, and it’s the kind of meal that feels restaurant-quality but homemade with love. My grandchildren always remember their grandmother’s salmon nights, and I bet yours will too — it’s the perfect dish for bringing everyone to the table.
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Seared Salmon With Lime Butter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1.5 pound Salmon
- 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Spray a large cast-iron skillet or stainless steel skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add half of the butter, and let it melt.
- The pan should be hot enough that the butter bubbles but doesnt brown.
- Add in the salmon, skin side down and top it with half the lime juice and half of the salt.
- Sear the salmon (cook it without moving it) for about 5 minutes until it starts to cook through.
- Add the remaining half of the butter to the pan and flip the salmon.
- Decrease the heat slightly; top the salmon with the rest of the lime juice and a little more salt.
- Cook it for 3-5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and is cooked through.
- Remove the salmon to a plate and top it with any pan drippings.
