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Skillet Seared Salmon with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

Name: Skillet Seared Salmon with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 each skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick) (Source: 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)); 1 tsp ground cumin (Source: 1 tsp ground cumin); 1/2 tsp ground coriander (Source: 1/2 tsp ground coriander); 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper ((to taste)) (Source: 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((to taste)); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepper); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepper); 1 Tbsp olive oil (Source: 1 Tbsp olive oil); 1/2 cup natural sour cream (Source: 1/2 cup natural sour cream); 2 each green onions (, end trimmed, roughly chopped) (Source: 2 green onions (, end trimmed, roughly chopped)); 1/2 cup packed cilantro ((mostly leaves, some stem)) (Source: 1/2 cup packed cilantro ((mostly leaves, some stem))); 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (Source: 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice); 1 clove garlic (, sliced) (Source: 1 clove garlic (, sliced))

Skillet Seared Salmon with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce is made with salmon fillets, packed cilantro, and lime juice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanFishPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Fish
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Remember the turn or stir

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Get to know the ingredients

skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)

In the method: Add sour cream, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and season with salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp).

ground cumin

In the method: In a small bowl whisk together cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt (depending on how salty you like things) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

ground coriander

In the method: In a small bowl whisk together cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt (depending on how salty you like things) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve warm with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Add sour cream, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and season with salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp).

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes longer.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Additional recipe notes

When measuring out the cilantro just be sure to pack it into the measuring cup otherwise you won't get as much flavor — the cilantro really is the crowning flavor. If you have a bigger family than me and need more servings, you should have enough cilantro lime sauce for about 5 - 6 fillets. Just be sure to increase the amount on the spice rub and use two skillets.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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