Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce Recipe
This Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce is a delightful dish combining tender pan-seared salmon fillets with a rich, tangy browned butter sauce infused with fresh lime and garlic. The perfect balance of sweet honey glaze and zesty lime makes it an elegant yet simple recipe that’s sure to impress at any dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 8 teaspoons flour, divided
- 8 teaspoons honey, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 2 limes
For the Browned Butter Lime Sauce
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Lightly sprinkle 2 teaspoons of flour over each fillet, then drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey on top of the flour-coated side, allowing the sweet glaze to adhere.
- Cook Salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, honey-glazed side down first. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until the fillets are nicely browned on the outside and cooked through but still moist inside.
- Heat Butter: In a small saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat to prepare the sauce.
- Brown Butter: Increase the heat slightly above medium and stir the butter constantly. You will notice it beginning to froth and then turn a golden brown color with a nutty aroma, indicating it is browned and flavorful.
- Whisk Sauce Ingredients: Remove the browned butter from the heat and immediately whisk in 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until well combined.
- Serve: Pour the browned butter lime sauce over the cooked salmon fillets. Garnish with the zest of 2 limes for a vibrant citrus finish and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- When browning butter, watch carefully to prevent burning as it can turn from browned to burnt very quickly.
- You can substitute fresh lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Serve this dish with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
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