Honey Chipotle Dill Salmon

Experience the symphony of sweet, smoky, and herbaceous flavors with this Honey Chipotle Dill Salmon, perfect for a quick yet exquisite dinner. Seared to golden perfection and glazed in a rich honey-chipotle sauce, this dish is paired with alluring garlic-butter basmati rice and garnished with a refreshing scallion-dill salad—an elegant dinner option that never fails to impress!

Ingredients

🐟 2 salmon fillets (8 oz each)
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧂 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🍯 ¾ cup honey
🌶️ 1 dried chipotle pepper, finely crushed with a knife
🌿 ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
🧈 1 tbsp butter

For Garnish:
🧅 2 scallions (green part only), cut into thin strips 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 the Garnish:

• Cut the scallion greens into thin, long strips. Submerge them in ice water for about 10 minutes until they curl elegantly.
• Drain the scallions, pat them dry, and toss with dill sprigs and a dash of olive oil. Set aside for later.

2- Cook the Salmon:

• Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lay the salmon fillets carefully in the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes per side until they're beautifully golden brown.

3- Make the Glaze:

• In the same skillet, introduce honey, crushed chipotle, chopped dill, and the butter.
• Continuously spoon the sauce over the salmon (basting) as it cooks, ensuring the fish is encased in the gleaming glaze.

4- Serve:

• For an enticing presentation, place each salmon fillet over a mound of garlic-butter basmati rice.
• Drizzle with extra sauce from the skillet to enhance the flavor.
• Adorn with the scallion-dill salad for a polished finish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~550 per serving
Protein: 35g
Fats: 25g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment: Skillet, knife, cutting board, bowl for ice water

Cooking Tips:

• Crispy Skin: If your salmon is skin-on, ensure it's fully patted dry for extra crispiness.
• Basting Technique: Regularly basting during cooking locks in flavor and moisture.

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Honey Chipotle Dill Salmon