Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter Recipe

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Brief

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted pepitas (see Tip)

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

2 tablespoons lime juice

¼ teaspoon chili powder

1 (1 pound) salmon fillet

skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Toast pepitas (see Tip). Place in a small bowl with butter lime zest lime juice and chili powder.

Step 2

Generously coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper add to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through in the center 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the salmon to a plate. Add the butter-lime mixture to the hot pan; stir until the butter is melted. Serve the salmon topped with the sauce.

Nutritional Information

Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 259.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.8g 48%

Carbohydrates: 1.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 17.2g 27%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 23%

Cholesterol: 74.6mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 215.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.1mg 101%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 7.3mg 12%

Folate: 33.1mcg 8%

Calcium: 19mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 461.1mg 13%

Sodium: 380.8mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 155

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.