Sauteed Salmon with Pear Pepper Salsa
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Sautéed Salmon with Pear Pepper Salsa! Succulent salmon fillets are perfectly seared to create a golden, crispy crust, while remaining tender and flaky on the inside. The star of the dish is the refreshing pear pepper salsa, a sweet and zesty combination of ripe pears, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, and a drizzle of honey, balanced with the fresh pop of cilantro. This quick and easy meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve this colorful creation as a nutritious, gluten-free meal that bursts with fresh flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium, diced ripe pears
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 small, finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper on each side. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, prepare the pear pepper salsa by combining the diced pears, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, and finely chopped red onion. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Set aside to let the flavors meld together while cooking the salmon.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to allow a golden crust to form.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
To serve, plate the salmon and generously spoon the pear pepper salsa over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*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.
