Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• RELISH:
• 6 salmon fillets (4 oz each)
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1-1/4 c finely chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Dash freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish.

From Taste of Home magazine, April/May 2014