Dive into this effortless gourmet delight where sweet, smoky, and herbaceous flavors come together in perfect harmony. Our Honey Chipotle Dill Salmon is pan-seared to perfection, then topped with a luscious honey-chipotle-dill glaze. Served over buttery garlic basmati rice and complemented by a fresh scallion-dill salad, this dish is as pleasing to the taste buds as it is to the eyes.
Ingredients
🐟 2 salmon fillets (8 oz each)
🧂 Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🍯 ¾ cup honey
🌶️ 1 dried chipotle pepper, finely crushed
🌿 ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
🧈 1 tablespoon butter
For Garnish:
🧄 2 scallions (green part only), thinly sliced and curled in ice water
🌿 A few dill sprigs
🫒 Drizzle of olive oil
Optional Serving Suggestion:
🍚 2 cups cooked garlic-butter basmati rice
Instructions
1- Prepare Garnish:
- Slice the scallion greens into thin, long strips. Place them in ice water for 10 minutes until they curl.
- Drain, pat dry, and toss with dill sprigs and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.
2- Cook the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and sear for 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
3- Make the Glaze:
- In the same pan, add honey, crushed chipotle, chopped dill, and butter.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon (baste) until the fish is cooked through and coated in a shiny glaze.
4- Plate and Serve:
- Serve the salmon over garlic-butter basmati rice.
- Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the top.
- Finish with the scallion-dill salad for a fresh, elegant garnish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~720
Proteins: 45g
Fats: 38g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Equipment: Skillet, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the salmon is patted dry for a perfect sear.
- Curling scallions in ice water adds an elegant touch to your presentation.
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