A Quick, Easy, Delicious, and Simple Salmon Recipe

Tasty food does not have to be difficult to make, and Salmon with Lime and Five-Spice Powder proves this

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We eat lots of fish, and I am always searching for new ways to prepare it. One day I stumbled upon this recipe and have made it many times with salmon, white-flesh fish, chicken, and even shrimp. It is simple, quick, and delicious. The only unusual ingredient is Five-Spice Powder (cinnamon, star anise, cloves, ginger, and pepper). Sometimes called Chinese Five-Spice, it is used frequently in Asian cooking. And best of all, there are only five ingredients (not counting the salt and pepper).

Salmon with Lime and Five-Spice

Ingredients:

• 3–4 six ounces or so salmon fillets (with or without skin)
• Juice of 1/2–1 lime
• 2–3 T butter
• 1/2 tsp Five Spice Powder
• 1T olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse and pat dry the fillets
2. Coat one side with generous salt and pepper
3. Juice the lime
4. Heat a non-stick pan that will hold all fillets over medium-high heat for a few…