Pan- Seared Salmon With Fresh Tomato-Basil Relish |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Make it in Minutes: 8 pts Orzo pasta, lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper, makes fitting accompaniment for this dish. Ingredients:
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced |
1 small garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of pepper.
2. Sprinkle the salmon with cumin and remaining salt and pepper. heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the salmon and cook 4 minutes. Turn salmon and cook 1 minute longer. Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium and cook until the salmon is just opaque in the center and flakes easily, 2-3 minutes.
3. Transfer salmon to serving plates and add the tomato mixture to skillet. Increase the heat to high and cook until the mixture is warm, 1-2 minutes. Spoon relish over the salmon.
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