SALMON WITH CHILLI & LIME BUTTER

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This speedy midweek supper is low in fat but big on flavour. Ready in just 20 minutes, the chilli, lime zest, spring onions and coriander give it Thai appeal

Provided by Good Food team

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
4 salmon fillets
knob of butter
6 spring onions , finely sliced
1 large red chilli , halved, deseeded and finely chopped
zest and juice 1 lime
small bunch coriander , chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the salmon, skin side down, for about 5-6 mins until the skin is crispy and golden. Turn the salmon fillets carefully, then cook for a further 2 mins. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Tip the butter in the pan and, when melted, add the spring onions, chilli and lime zest to sizzle in the butter for 2 mins, then add the lime juice. Spoon the chilli and lime butter over the salmon. Scatter with the coriander and serve with boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium