Seared Salmon with strawberry Salsa
One of my all-time favorite dishes, and one I will make once a week during strawberry season, you will be surprised by how well strawberries and salmon complement each other.
The two most important rules to follow are ripe strawberries and good aged balsamic.
I normally pan-sear my salmon, but feel free to grill or roast your salmon; if you do sear, make sure to get your pan very hot.
I hope you try this unique dish and safe cruising.
Seared Salmon with Strawberry Salsa Fresca
Seared salmon with strawberry salsa is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the rich and delicate flavors of seared salmon with the bright and sweet notes of homemade strawberry salsa. The tender and flaky salmon is lightly seared to perfection, creating a crispy exterior while maintaining a juicy and succulent center. The salsa, made with fresh strawberries, basil, and a hint of acidity from rich balsamic vinegar, perfectly complements the fish and adds a burst of summery sweetness to each bite. This dish is not only delicious but also a healthy option, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. It's a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal that will leave you wanting more.
Equipment
- 1 10 inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon filets 7 once filets are a nice portion size
- 2 cups Strawberries cut into small dice
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Shallot finely chopped
- 7 leaves Basil roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp Aged balsamic a nice aged balsamic is best
- Salt and white pepper
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
Instructions
- Mix the strawberry, garlic, shallots, basil, and balsamic in a bowl and toss.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and white pepper, toss, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the fridge and let sit out for 30 minutes.
- After the salmon has come up to room temperature, pat it dry with a paper towel and season both sides with kosher salt and white pepper.
- Place your cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and let your skillet heat for 3 to 4 minutes until very hot and almost smoking.
- Add your 1 Tbsp avocado oil to your pan.
- Place your salmon in the pan with what would have been the skin side up for skinless and skin side up for skin on and let cook for 3 minutes for medium and 4 minutes for medium-well.
- Flip the salmon and again cook for 3 minutes for medium and 4 minutes for medium-well.
- While your salmon is cooking, stir your salsa and taste.
- Add more salt if needed.
- Remove the salmon and rest for 2 minutes and then top with the salsa and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 7ozCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 956mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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