Seared Salmon with Lime-Honey Chili Glaze
Crunchy skin, flaky fish and a sweet and savory glaze, all in a pan, in less than 30 minutes.Simplicity is key when it comes to this Seared Salmon recipe. You keep it simple with respect for the product, good salmon, the right temperature, and nice flavors. The honey-lime chili glaze was designed to enhance, not overpower, letting the natural richness of the fish shine through.
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Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 –1.5 lbs skin-on salmon 3–4 portions
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Neutral oil avocado or canola
For the Glaze
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ tbsp honey
- ½ –1 tsp chili flakes to taste
- Pinch of salt
Ways to Serve it
Salmon Bowl
- Coconut Rice
- Avocado, diced or sliced
- Cucumber, diced
- Carrot, shredded
- Edamame
- Green onion, thinly sliced
- Pickled Red onions
- Mango or Pineapple, diced
- Spicy Mayo
Salmon Tacos
- Corn Tortillas
- Avocado, diced or sliced
- cabbage, shredded
- Mango or Pineapple Salsa
- Cotija or Queso Fresco Cheese
- Cilantro
- Salsa Verde
- Lime wedge
Instructions
1. Start skin-side down —don't rush this
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil. Add the salmon to the pan skin-side down and, for the first 10-15 seconds, press the salmon down into the pan to ensure that the skin is in contact with the skillet.Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the skin turns a dark golden color and is crisp, and the flesh is cooking on the sides.
2. Flip and finish gently
- Turn the salmon over and turn the heat down to medium. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 2-4 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer:Medium-Rare:110–125°F— silky, just setMedium:124–140°F— tender, flaky
3. Glaze in the pan
- Turn down the heat a notch. Add the glaze, and reduce and simmer until thickened, spooning it over the salmon as it thickens and becomes shiny.Take off the heat and then pour the last of the glaze onto the salmon, no waste, and the salmon remains coated.
4. Rest and flake naturally
- Allow the salmon to rest for 2-3 minutes. When it's ready, break it gently, and the cooked salmon will flake itself, along the natural pattern. Don't force it.
Notes
Have faith in your pan, sear well, glaze in the end, and your 30 min meal will be ready in no time.