Meals Matter

Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Cucumber Salad

Contributed By: tiredmoms
Mayo Clinic Cookbook

The salsa makes the meal. You can easily substitue chicken or a different type of fish if you would like. I always make extra salsa to eat later. I am not a big fish eater, but I could live off of this recipe. I don't usually serve a side, but rice would go well with this or a simple side salad.

Ingredients

1/2 Cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, halved lengthwise again and thinly sliced crosswise. (or you can just quarter your cucumber and then slice it. I usually do not bother with all the seeding and stuff.)

1c Cherry tomatoes, quartered

1/2 Yellow or orange bell pepper seeded

And chopped

2 Tbls chopped shallot or red onion

1 Tbls chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tbls fresh lime juice

1 1/2 tsp Canola oil (I use olive oil)

1 tsp Honey

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Salt

4 Salmon fillets, each 5 oz and about 1 inch thick (or whatever size you like)

1/4 tsp Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, shallot, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1 tsp of the canola oil, the honey, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Pour lime juice mixture over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to mix and coat evenly. Set aside.

Sprinkle the salmon fillets on both sides with the remaining 1/2 teaspon salt and the black pepper. In a large, non stick frying pan, heat the remaining 1/2 teaspoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish to the pan and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife, 4-5 min on each side.

Transfer salmon to warmed individual plates and top each with one-fourth of the salsa. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

With either the salmon or chicken you can grill or pan sear. We have done it both ways.

Recipe Comments

There are no comments on this recipe.
Click Here to add a comment.

Rate This Recipe

Scroll over the empty stars to rate.
   
  Add a Recipe Comment
Share

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Salmon
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 243
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 29g
Sodium: 654mg
Fiber: 1g