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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((to taste)); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup natural sour cream; 2 green onions (, end trimmed, roughly chopped); 1/2 cup packed cilantro ((mostly leaves, some stem)); 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic (, sliced)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8min

This is such an exciting way to make salmon! It's boasting with so much fresh flavor and who could resist that sauce! Not to mention you can have this ready in 20 minutes so it's perfect for a quick dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:34:31 GMT