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
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Lorretta Obi
[email protected]Delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the salsa fresca was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Zahra Kss
[email protected]I thought the salmon was a bit bland, but the salsa fresca helped to add some flavor.
Abid Khna
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the salsa fresca was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
caden reyes
[email protected]The salmon was a bit dry, but the salsa fresca was amazing!
Hafsa Akter Sadia
[email protected]This was my first time cooking salmon and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salmon was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Demetria Sullivan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the salsa fresca is the perfect complement. I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Musaiyab Sardar
[email protected]This salmon with salsa fresca recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the salsa fresca was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.