Best 7 Asian Lime And Cilantro Sauce For Salmon Recipes

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CILANTRO LIME SALMON



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
Two 6-ounce fillets salmon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish and the degree of doneness you like. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add the honey, soy, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and half of the lime zest and juice. Cook, stirring, until the butter melts and starts to bubble. Cook for a minute until the sauce thickens a little. Add the salmon and spoon over the sauce. Cook for another minute, basting as you go. Sprinkle generously with the cilantro.
  • Stir the remaining lime juice and zest into the cooked rice. Serve the salmon with the rice, extra sauce and lime wedges on the side.

ASIAN SALMON BOWL WITH LIME DRIZZLE



Asian Salmon Bowl with Lime Drizzle image

Provided by Larraine Perri

Categories     Rice     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lime     Salmon     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup jasmine rice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), skin removed
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 packages (5 ounces each) baby spinach
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Cook rice as directed on package. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and pepper flakes until garlic is lightly golden, 1 minute. Add syrup, juice and soy sauce; cook until bubbling, 3 minutes. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; stir into garlic glaze. Cook until slightly thick, 1 minute. Arrange fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon glaze over each fillet. Roast until just cooked through, 12 minutes. In a medium skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add 1 package spinach; sauté until just wilted. Remove from pan; set aside. Repeat with second package spinach. Divide rice among 4 bowls; top each with 1/4 spinach and 1 salmon fillet, broken into large pieces. Drizzle with remaining sauce; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.

ROASTED SALMON WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



Roasted Salmon with Lime and Cilantro image

This dish comes together in a flash, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. Serve it with our Roasted Sesame Asparagus and some rice or couscous.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skin-on salmon fillets (6-ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Roasted Sesame Asparagus

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange salmon in a shallow baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until no longer pink in the middle and flaky, 10 to 13 minutes. Using a flat spatula, remove fillets, leaving skin on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar; fold in cilantro. Spoon sauce over fish, and serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 34 g

SOUTHWEST SALMON WITH CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE (COOKING FOR 2)



Southwest Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Sauce (Cooking for 2) image

Salmon fillets are lightly seasoned, pan-seared to perfection and served with fresh cool sour cream, lime and cilantro sauce, all done in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 salmon fillets, skin on (6 oz each)
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix (from 0.85-oz package)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, cilantro, lime peel, lime juice, honey and salt; set aside.
  • Season salmon fillets with taco seasoning mix. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets to skillet, skin-side down.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn fillets; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Serve salmon with cilantro-lime sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAN CITRUS SALMON



Asian Citrus Salmon image

A light, citrusy marinade makes something special of these salmon fillets that are done in no time flat. -Randi Amador, Dinuba, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium orange
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze juice from orange; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon, soy sauce, onion, oil, garlic and ginger; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., Place salmon on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN LIME AND CILANTRO SAUCE FOR SALMON



Asian Lime and Cilantro Sauce For Salmon image

A super simple yet super tasty way to enjoy baked, fried or grilled salmon. I'm sure it's just as good on many other types of fish as well!

Provided by Totosam

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 453.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

CUMIN-ROASTED SALMON WITH CILANTRO SAUCE



Cumin-Roasted Salmon With Cilantro Sauce image

Roasting a whole fillet of fish might seem like a weekend-only treat, but cooking salmon this way is a luxury you should allow yourself on any old Tuesday, as it requires no additional preparation or skill. Be sure to slather the vinegary herb sauce on the still-warm salmon to allow the warm spices and fresh herbs to get to know each other better.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cilantro, leaves and tender stems, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped chives (from about 1/2 bunch)
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Combine cilantro, chives, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl. (Alternatively, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you've reached the desired consistency.) Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Roast the salmon: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cumin, paprika and olive oil in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle salmon with spiced olive oil mixture, transfer to the oven, and roast until fish is opaque and just cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Remove salmon from oven and spoon cilantro sauce over the top. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 409 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to taste.
  • You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • This sauce is also great on grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

Conclusion:

This Asian Lime and Cilantro Sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make, and it's sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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