Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter

Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas combined with just a bit of butter makes a rich Mexican-flavored sauce for this salmon.

• Calories: 260 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted pepitas (see Tip)
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
• 1 (1 pound) salmon fillet, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Recipe Instructions

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.