Skillet Seared Salmon with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

Step 1

Add sour cream, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and season with salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp).

Step 2

Process until cilantro has been very finely minced. Set aside at room temperature while preparing salmon.

Step 3

In a small bowl whisk together cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt (depending on how salty you like things) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

Step 4

Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides evenly with cumin mixture and lightly rub over salmon. Heat a (heavy) 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add oil and once oil is shimmering add salmon (top side down first. Also leave space between fillets) and cook about 4 minutes, without moving, until golden brown on bottom.

Step 6

Flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes longer. Serve warm with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.