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Broiled Salmon with Asparagus & Lime-Butter Sauce

Broiled salmon and asparagus get the “I totally planned this” treatment with a tangy lime-butter sauce that tastes way fancier than the effort required. Between the lime, garlic, honey, and sriracha seasoning, this is the kind of dinner that makes you look responsible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lime about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha seasoning
  • 1 bunch asparagus about 1 lb, ends trimmed
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice from the lime above
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice medley warmed

Instructions

  • Prep Lime: Zest the lime to get about 2 teaspoons zest, then juice it to get about 2 tablespoons juice. Keep the zest and juice separate for seasoning and sauce.
  • Season Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a plate and sprinkle the tops with 1 teaspoon sriracha seasoning. Sprinkle the lime zest evenly over the salmon.
  • Arrange Pan: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the salmon on the pan and arrange the asparagus beside it in a single layer.
  • Coat for Broiling: Lightly spray the salmon and asparagus with cooking spray. This helps browning and keeps everything from drying out.
  • Broil: Set an oven rack near the top and turn the broiler to high. Broil for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Start the Sauce: Add the lime juice, minced garlic, honey, and ½ teaspoon sriracha seasoning to a food processor. Pulse briefly to combine.
  • Emulsify with Butter: With the processor running, slowly pour in the melted salted butter and blend until smooth and creamy, about 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Serve: Spoon the warmed cauliflower rice medley onto plates, add the asparagus, and top with the broiled salmon. Spoon the lime-butter sauce over the salmon and serve right away.