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Crispy Texas Roadhouse Salmon Copycat Recipe with Easy Honey-Lime Glaze

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy salmon with a sweet and tangy honey-lime glaze, inspired by Texas Roadhouse. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon dry thoroughly with paper towels, especially the skin side. (5 minutes)
  2. In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)
  3. Lightly coat each salmon fillet in the seasoning mix, shaking off excess. (3 minutes)
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive or avocado oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
  5. Place salmon fillets skin side down in the pan. Press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crisp. (7 minutes)
  6. Flip the salmon gently using tongs or a fish spatula. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is just opaque in the center but still moist. (3 minutes)
  7. While salmon cooks, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and melted butter in a small bowl. (3 minutes)
  8. Spoon the honey-lime glaze over the salmon in the last minute of cooking, swirling it around the pan to warm the glaze and coat the fish. (1-2 minutes)
  9. Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon and sprinkling with chopped cilantro if desired. (2 minutes)

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Use a hot pan and do not move salmon while cooking skin side down. Use a fish spatula for easy flipping. The glaze should be added at the end to avoid burning. Variations include adding chili flakes for heat or using almond flour for gluten-free crust. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet.

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Keywords: salmon, crispy salmon, Texas Roadhouse copycat, honey-lime glaze, quick dinner, easy salmon recipe, pan-seared salmon

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