Pan Seared Salmon With Fresh Tomato Basil Relish Recipe

This recipe delivers restaurant-quality pan-seared salmon with a vibrant fresh tomato basil relish in just 15 minutes! Perfectly cooked salmon, flaky and juicy, is topped with a bright, flavorful relish. Serve with 8 ounces of orzo pasta, lightly tossed in olive oil and cracked black pepper, for a complete and satisfying meal. A quick, easy, and impressive weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 232.7 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pan Seared Salmon With Fresh Tomato Basil Relish

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How to Make Pan Seared Salmon With Fresh Tomato Basil Relish

  1. Combine 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of two 6-ounce salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the salmon fillets to the hot skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4 minutes.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Reduce heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Transfer the cooked salmon to serving plates.
  8. Add the tomato basil relish to the skillet and increase the heat to high.
  9. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the relish is warmed through.
  10. Spoon the relish over the salmon fillets and serve immediately with orzo pasta (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

5g

Carbs

1g