Dinner for 4
Honey Lime Salmon
Flour-coated salmon sears in oil, then pairs with honey and a warm browned butter lime sauce.
Typical price
$17.74for 4 servings
$4.43 per serving$17.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourHoney or maple syrupOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 8 tsp flour
- 2 tbsp honey
- zest of 1 - 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 recipe browned butter lime sauce
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Pat the salmon dry and coat each fillet with the flour.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Cook the butter for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, then stir in lime juice, salt, pepper, and lime zest.
- Heat the olive oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 4 minutes per side.
- Brush the salmon with honey and cook for 1 minute, until the fish reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Spoon the browned butter lime sauce over the salmon before serving.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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