Best 6 Asian Lime And Cilantro Sauce For Salmon Recipes

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Are you on the lookout for a delectable sauce that will elevate your salmon to culinary heights? Look no further than Asian lime and cilantro sauce! This tantalizing sauce harmoniously blends zesty, tangy, and aromatic flavors, making it the perfect complement to the delicate taste of salmon. With its vibrant green hue and invigorating aroma, this sauce will add an irresistible pop of color and flavor to your meal. Whether you prefer grilling, baking, or pan-searing your salmon, this versatile sauce promises to transform your dish into an unforgettable gourmet experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALMON WITH LIME AND CILANTRO SAUCE



Salmon With Lime and Cilantro Sauce image

Make and share this Salmon With Lime and Cilantro Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Romie

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Place salmon on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until no longer pink in the middle, 10-13 minutes.
  • Remove salmon from pan leaving skin on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl mix together lime juice, sugar, and soy sauce. Mix in chopped cilantro.
  • Serve salmon with sauce poured over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 615.9, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.6

CILANTRO LIME SALMON



Cilantro Lime Salmon image

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 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     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

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

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

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-LIME SAUCE (FOR GRILLING AND DIPPING)



Asian-lime Sauce (for Grilling and Dipping) image

This recipe came out of a magazine. It is recommended for brushing on ribs as they grill and also, on the side, for dipping. Servings and yield are estimates.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons ginger, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together until blended well.
  • Use this sauce to brush on ribs or other pork as it is being grilled, or use it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 1665.9, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 30, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh limes for the sauce, as bottled lime juice will not have the same flavor.
  • If you don't have cilantro, you can substitute parsley or mint.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk together all of the ingredients and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This sauce is also great on other types of fish, such as tilapia, cod, or halibut.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.

Conclusion:

This Asian lime and cilantro sauce is a light and refreshing sauce that is perfect for salmon. It's easy to make and can be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce. The combination of lime, cilantro, and ginger gives the sauce a bright and flavorful taste that will complement the delicate flavor of salmon. This sauce is also a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice as well. So next time you're cooking salmon, give this Asian lime and cilantro sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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