Best 14 Salmon In Lime Sauce Recipes

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Salmon is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular method is to cook salmon in a lime sauce. This method imparts a bright, citrusy flavor to the salmon that is both refreshing and savory. The lime sauce can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and cumin. Salmon in lime sauce is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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

POACHED SALMON IN COCONUT LIME SAUCE



Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce image

Recipe video above. Poached Salmon in a coconut lime sauce that tastes like a Thai coconut curry - except it's super quick and easy to make! Even though the salmon is poached, it's well worth searing lightly to brown for the extra flavour on both the salmon and in the sauce.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 salmon fillets (, 180g/6oz each preferably skinless (Note 1))
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp oil (, separated)
2 garlic cloves (, finely grated)
2 tsp ginger (, finely grated)
1 lemongrass (, peeled, finely grated (Note 2))
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chilli garlic paste (or other chilli paste, adjust to taste (Note 3))
400 g/14oz coconut milk ((Note 2))
1 tbsp fish sauce ((or soy sauce))
2 tsp lime zest ((1 lime))
Lime juice (, to taste)
Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped (recommended))
Finely sliced large red chillies ((optional))
Vermicelli noodles OR (, soaked per packet, or rice)
Steamed jasmine rice
Steamed Asian greens

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan or well seasoned skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon, skin side up, and sear for just 1 1/2 minutes until golden. Turn salmon and cook the other side just for 1 minute, then remove onto a plate (should still be raw inside).
  • Turn heat down to medium low and allow skillet to cool.
  • Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Cook until garlic is light golden ~ 1 minute.
  • Add sugar and cook for 20 seconds until it becomes a caramel (see video). Then stir in chilli paste.
  • Add coconut milk and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dissolve any bits stuck on the base into the sauce.
  • Stir in fish sauce, increase heat to medium. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Place salmon into the sauce, lower heat and simmer gently for 4 minutes, or until just cooked.
  • Remove salmon, stir in lime zest and juice to taste. Adjust salt to taste with fish sauce.
  • Serve salmon over noodles or rice. Spoon over sauce, garnish with coriander and chili if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 435 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LIME-MARINATED GRILLED SALMON



Lime-Marinated Grilled Salmon image

The fresh lime juice and mustard add a nice tang to this moist and flaky grilled salmon. I came up with this marinade after tasting something similar at a friend's house and it is now one of our favorite ways to do fish. You may also use other firm fish steaks instead of salmon; halibut, tuna and swordfish all work well.

Provided by whodunitrdr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Steak Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 salmon steaks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, mustard, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon steaks, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Remove the salmon from marinade, and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes per side depending on thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SALMON IN LIME SAUCE



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Helen Vail marinates salmon and vegetables in a pleasant lime mixture, then tucks individual portions into foil packets. "I like to serve them with grilled skewers of corn-on-the-cob rounds, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes," adds the Glenside, Pennsylvania cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/3 cups lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large bowl. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Add the tomato, pepper and onions to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate fish and vegetables for 30 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade from fish and vegetables. Place each salmon fillet and about 1/3 cup vegetable mixture on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.

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LIME SALMON WITH SOY SAUCE



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"My husband and I are busy real estate agents, but we still take time to cook together," writes Laurie LaClair of North Richland Hills, Texas. "This tender salmon has a lovely lime-soy flavor, plus it's fast to fix."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Substitute
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime, sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Place salmon in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, brown sugar, butter, Soy Sauce Substitute, parsley, garlic powder and pepper; pour over fillets. Top with lime slices. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-23 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon and keep warm. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with salmon.

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SALMON WITH LIME HERB BUTTER



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Reader's Digest, as homey as it gets, took me by surprise with an international lineup of recipes in its "30 Minute Cookbook." I gave its recipe for salmon with lime-herb butter a try, partly because keeping compound butters in the refrigerator is a terrific time saver.

Provided by William Grimes

Categories     easy, quick

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 limes
1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
12 sprigs fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 6-ounce salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Finely grate zest from one lime, and squeeze its juice; set aside. Cut remaining lime into 8 wedges; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine butter, ginger, 8 sprigs cilantro and lime zest and juice. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; process again. Mound butter on a piece of foil, and shape into a cylinder. Cover tightly with foil, and place in freezer.
  • Brush a baking sheet with oil, and place salmon fillets skin side down on sheet. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake until fish flakes easily, about 8 minutes.
  • To serve, remove lime butter from freezer, and cut into thick rounds. Place a fillet on each of four plates and top each with an equal portion of lime butter. Garnish each plate with two lime wedges and a sprig of cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 632, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 253 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE



Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Lime     Salmon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 (6-oz) pieces center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) with skin
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest
6 tablespoons lime butter sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  • Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using gas grill) 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.

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

LIME & GINGER SALMON



Lime & ginger salmon image

Wok-cooking the vegetables gives this heart-healthy dish a bit of crunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

juice 2 limes
thumb-sized piece ginger , grated
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 skinless salmon fillets
100ml low-sodium chicken stock
140g pack baby corn , halved
175g thin-stemmed broccoli
4 baby pak choi , halved
small bunch spring onions , sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the lime juice, ginger, garlic, soy and vinegar with some black pepper. Pour half over the salmon fillets and leave to marinate for 10 mins.
  • Heat the grill to High. Lay the salmon on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 5-6 mins each side or until cooked through. Meanwhile, heat a wok with the remaining marinade and the stock, add the baby corn and broccoli, stir-fry for about 5 mins, then add the pak choi and cook for 2 mins more.
  • Serve the salmon on top of the vegetables with any sauce from the pan and sprinkle with the spring onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

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.

ROASTED SALMON WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER



Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter image

Wild Pacific salmon is available in spring and summer, and the flavor is phenomenal. It definitely tastes better than farmed salmon and is always a better choice, sustainably speaking. Though it is expensive, think of it as a seasonal treat. Whether you choose wild king salmon, coho or sockeye, take care not to overcook it.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 1/2 pound) wild salmon fillet, such as king or coho, at room temperature
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound baby spinach
Lime wedges, for serving
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, green and white parts

Steps:

  • Lay the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the ginger-lime butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, ginger, lime zest, lemon zest and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer salmon, uncovered, to the oven to cook for about 8 minutes. Check the salmon once or twice as it cooks. Depending on the thickness of the fish, it should be fully cooked when little white juices appear on the surface - moist and yielding with big flakes when probed. It may take 10 minutes for thick fillets.
  • As the salmon cooks, put 2 tablespoons ginger-lime butter in a wide deep skillet or large pot over medium heat. When butter is melted, add spinach and a pinch of salt. Put on the lid and turn heat to medium-high. (You may need to add the spinach in batches.) After 2 minutes, remove lid and stir spinach to help it wilt. When all spinach is wilted, turn off the heat.
  • Transfer salmon to a platter or divide among individual plates. Smear the remaining ginger-lime butter on the fish. Surround with wilted spinach and lime wedges, and top with scallions.

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

SAUTEED SALMON WITH LIME-HONEY SAUCE



Sauteed Salmon With Lime-Honey Sauce image

Make and share this Sauteed Salmon With Lime-Honey Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 12 inch skillet.
  • Add salmon; cook on med for about 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • In small bowl mix remaining ingredients.
  • Place salmon on plates.
  • Pour sauce into skillet; heat through.
  • Drizzle on salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 33.9

GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE



Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce image

This salmon will sing when accompanied with Lime Butter Sauce (Recipe follows). From Gourmet Magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, center-cut (about 1 inch thick, with skin)
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, fresh finely grated
garlic clove, chopped (use one large clove)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  • Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using gas grill) 4 minutes.
  • Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.
  • ***Lime Butter Sauce:.
  • Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  • With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  • Makes 3/4 cup.
  • Cooks' Note: If you aren't able to grill outdoors, salmon can be cooked in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.
  • Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 502.7, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 33.8

SALMON WITH SRIRACHA SAUCE AND LIME



Salmon with Sriracha Sauce and Lime image

Provided by Gwyneth Paltrow

Categories     Bake     Low Carb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Salmon     Healthy     Self     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 1/4 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a bowl, whisk zest, juice, syrup, Sriracha, and salt. Place salmon in a baking dish lined with parchment paper; pour mixture over top. Roast until cooked through and flaky, 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught, sustainably-sourced salmon fillets that are firm and have a bright, vibrant color.
  • Season the salmon well. A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need to enhance the natural flavor of the salmon.
  • Cook the salmon gently. Overcooked salmon is dry and tough, so be careful not to overcook it. The best way to cook salmon is to sear it in a hot skillet or grill it over medium heat until it is just cooked through.
  • Make the lime sauce while the salmon is cooking. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salmon immediately with the lime sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Salmon in lime sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. Whether you like your salmon cooked rare or well-done, or you prefer a spicy or mild sauce, this recipe can be adjusted to suit your needs. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to impress, give salmon in lime sauce a try.

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