Pan Seared Salmon with Fresh Tomato Basil Relish
Brighten up your weeknight dinner routine with this Pan Seared Salmon with Fresh Tomato Basil Relish, a flavorful yet simple recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets boast a crispy golden skin and tender, flaky interior, while the vibrant relish adds a fresh burst of summer flavors with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a tangy splash of balsamic vinegar. This dish is wholesome and elegant, making it ideal for a quick family meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve it with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a leafy green salad for a balanced and satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup (chopped) fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomato basil relish: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, diced red onion, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set aside to marinate while you cook the salmon.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes (depending on thickness) without moving them to allow the skin to crisp up.
Flip the fillets gently and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through to your preferred level of doneness.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes.
To serve, place each salmon fillet on a plate and top generously with the fresh tomato basil relish.
Optional: Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
