Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca

By Peggie

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 4 salmon fillets, skinned (roughly 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Olive oil
• Mediterranean Salsa Fresca (see recipe below)
• Mediterranean Salsa Fresca
• 1 cup small cherry or sugar tomatoes, quartered
• 1 small cucumber, finely diced
• 1/4 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, finely diced
• 2 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and Black pepper
• Directions:
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and salt and pepper to taste, mix with a spoon to combine, and serve immediately, or keep covered and in the fridge until ready to serve.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place the salmon fillets onto a plate, and drizzle enough olive oil to lightly cover all sides.

In a separate bowl, combine all other ingredients and mix well. Evenly coat the salmon with mixture and allow the salmon to marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add salmon and sear on the first side for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.

Flip salmon over and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until done. Serve with salsa below.