If you are looking for a delicious and healthy way to cook salmon, then you should try it with salsa fresca. Salsa fresca is a fresh, flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and chiles, and it pairs perfectly with the rich, oily flavor of salmon. Whether you are grilling, baking, or pan-searing your salmon, adding salsa fresca will give it a vibrant, refreshing flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.
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SALMON WITH SALSA FRESCA
There was a time when the appearance of the first ripe tomatoes would have inspired me to make the southern Italian sauce of raw tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. These days, I turn to a Mexican-style salsa fresca: tomatoes, white onion, chili and loads of cilantro and lime. I love salsa with fish, and since it is wild salmon season, the marriage seems opportune. Halibut and swordfish, whether grilled, broiled, roasted, or even steamed, are equally fine. Though the salsa is quick to prepare, it's best if allowed to sit for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. The tomatoes' juices will run, and the flavors will mingle. No more than an hour, though.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and grill rack about 4 inches from heat source. Or, heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Chop tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with onion, chili, cilantro, lime juice and some salt. Set aside.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. If grilling, rub fish with a little oil as well; put it on grill, skin side down, and let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn once (don't worry if part of skin sticks to grill). Cook for about 3 minutes more, until medium-rare.
- If roasting, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat for a minute. Add oil and, a few seconds later, salmon, skin side up. Sear for a minute, then transfer to oven and roast until medium-rare, about 10 minutes. Allow to rest for a minute or so, then remove skin. Turn over and serve, passing salsa at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 589 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALMON SALAD NIçOISE
There are a lot of steps in this salad, but it is worth every one, in my book! This is not a side, it's a main dish for 2. Salmon is subbed for traditional tuna here. Green beans, potatoes, and some normal salad items are all combined with the salmon to make a beautiful, satisfying plate. Bonus, there is no added sugar in the light and lovely vinaigrette.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Salmon Salad
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine sherry vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl; stir briskly until vinaigrette is well combined.
- Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking briskly after each addition. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until well combined; set aside.
- Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, making sure the water level is above the potatoes. Add green beans and boil until beans are bright-green and tender crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Sieve out green beans and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Test potatoes for doneness by slightly piercing a potato with a sharp knife. If done, the knife should slip in with only a slight resistance. Drain potatoes, cool slightly, slice in half, and add to the bowl. Add bell pepper and drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Toss until well combined.
- Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves and arrange potatoes, green beans, and pepper strips on top. Evenly place olive halves around the salad.
- Lightly toss the sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt, and place around the plate.
- Place salmon flakes on top of salad. Slice egg in half, and place one half of the egg on each side of the plate. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 323.6 mg
SALMON WITH SALSA VERDE
A delicious and fresh Mediterranean baked fish dish with herby green sauce, olives and lemon
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. To make the salsa verde, put the herbs, mustard, capers, pine nuts, olives and the juice of the 1 ½ lemons in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Put the salmon fillets on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Squeeze over the juice of the remaining half lemon and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until cooked through.
- If serving with the rice, cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Mix together the olives, pine nuts and red pepper. Once the rice is cooked, stir through the olive mix.
- Pile the salsa verde on top of the salmon fillets. Serve with the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 25.9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2.6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.1 grams sugar, Fiber 1.8 grams fiber, Protein 33.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
SALMON FILLET WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Make and share this Salmon Fillet With Fresh Tomato Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mandagirl
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine salsa ingredients (tomatoes through black pepper).
- Mix well and chill.
- Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet and coat it with olive oil.
- Saute salmon fillet, skin side up, until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
- Turn fillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until it is opaque throughout. (about 5 minutes).
- Cut fillet diagonally into 4 slices.
- Serve with Tomato Salsa.
SALMON WITH FRUIT SALSA BY JEAN CARPER
Cook salmon using your favorite method, then serve on a bed of spinach with tropical fruit salsa!
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove the skin, then brush on oil and grind on some black pepper. Simply grill, broil, microwave or bake the fish until desired doneness. Combine salsa ingredients. Serve fish with a big dollop of fruit salsa.
- Heat oil in a very large skillet. Add garlic; saute. Add spinach in batches. Stir until just wilted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 177 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CITRUS SALMON FILLETS WITH SALSA
Take lemony salmon fillets to the next level with a fresh, colorful homemade salsa. Just add a simple side of rice for a complete dinner. -Tiffany Hartpence, Lander, WY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, pineapple, basil, lime juice, shallots, soy sauce, brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and chill until serving., Place fillets in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour broth into dish. Sprinkle fillets with lemon zest and remaining pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SWEET AND SPICY SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA
Moist salmon with a sweet but savory rub that is perfectly complemented by the fresh, tart grapefruit salsa.
Provided by Mazola
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Cut salmon into 4 portions and brush with oil. Distribute the rub over the salmon generously coating all surfaces. Place salmon on a shallow baking pan with sides.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
- Coarsely chop grapefruit into bite size pieces. Combine all salsa ingredients and serve with salmon. Grapefruit salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
SALMON WITH VEGETABLE SALSA
This recipe is delightful. You can pair the salsa with grilled chicken breasts or barbecued shrimp kabobs, too. The only fresh ingredient not available in my son's garden was the avocado! Make a double batch of the salsa to serve with crisp tortilla chips. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt; set aside., Drizzle salmon with lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper. In a large skillet, cook fillets in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
Tips:
- For the freshest salsa, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and vegetables.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro or parsley instead.
- To make the salsa ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When grilling the salmon, be sure to grease the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Cook the salmon over medium heat until it is cooked through, but still moist and flaky.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the salsa fresca and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
This salmon with salsa fresca is a light, healthy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a summer evening. The salsa is refreshing and flavorful, and the salmon is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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