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Honey Lime Glazed Salmon with Cilantro Rice

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • For the Honey Lime Glaze:
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • For the Cilantro Rice:
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Cilantro Rice : In a saucepan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes until lightly fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in lime juice, zest, and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Prepare the Honey Lime Glaze : In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside for glazing later.
  • Step 3: Cook the Salmon : Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through. Add butter and pour the prepared honey-lime glaze into the pan. Spoon the glaze over the salmon continuously for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the fillets. Remove from heat once the salmon is caramelized and cooked to your liking.
  • Step 4: Assemble the Bowls : Spoon cilantro rice into serving bowls or plates. Top with glazed salmon fillet. Drizzle extra sauce from the pan over the salmon. Garnish with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro.