Chili-Lime Salmon with Charred Broccolini
Ingredients
- 4 oz per personsalmon fillet (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 1lime
- 3 clovegarlic
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonchili powder
- ·kosher salt
- ·black pepper
- 1 poundbroccolini
- 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
Prep
- 01
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 02
Cut 1 lime into wedges.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Pat salmon dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 03
Once oil shimmers, place salmon skin-side up in the pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- 04
Flip salmon and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 05
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and broccolini. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- 06
Drizzle the spice mixture (minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and chili powder mixed together) over the salmon. Squeeze fresh lime juice over both salmon and broccolini.
- 07
Finish broccolini with soy sauce. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
This recipe balances heat with brightness. For milder heat, reduce red pepper flakes to 1/4 teaspoon. For more kick, add a pinch of cayenne along with the other spices, or serve with sriracha on the side. If you enjoy smoke, increase the smoked paprika to 1 teaspoon.
Salmon cooks quickly—don't overcook or it will dry out. For extra heat tolerance, increase red pepper flakes to 3/4 teaspoon. Skin-on salmon helps it stay moist and creates a crispy textural element.