Honey Glazed Salmon

Last year I made a goal to try cooking seafood a little more.  I love seafood but the idea of cooking it really intimidates me.  I'm not ready to cook a fresh lobster but I've tried a few new things and have found this fantastic salmon recipe that I'm over the moon in love with!  We've had it a few times now and my family totally loves it too.  The salmon is so tender and the honey glaze is spot on.  I need to talk about this Browned Butter Lime Sauce for a minute.  It is in no way healthy or on plan with the 21 Day Fix program.  I thought about not posting it but I would feel selfish.  The salmon is FANTASTIC without the the sauce,  It is absolutely not necessary but every now and then I splurge and add a little because it is SO. DARN. GOOD.  So, I'm going to post the recipe for both the salmon and butter sauce and let you decide what you do with it.  This has got to be the easiest, most flavorful salmon recipe ever.  Definitely a keeper!

Salmon

4 salmon fillets

salt and pepper, to taste

4 tablespoons flour*

4 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons olive oil

Zest of 1 lime

*If you're following the 21 Day Fix plan, use whole wheat

Browned Butter Lime Sauce

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 tablespoon honey

Juice of 1 lime

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Season salmon with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat each salmon filet with a think layer of flour and drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey.  Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add salmon to the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.  I like to add a little more honey to each side before flipping it over.  Place into oven and bake at 400 degrees until completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.  While salmon is baking, prepare the Browned Butter Lime Sauce.  Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, honey and lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste.   Serve Honey Glazed Salmon immediately with (or without) Browned Butter Lime Sauce and a little lime zest, if desired.

Source:  Damn Delicious