[NEW] Seared Salmon With Cilantro-cucumber Salsa

The salmon is easy: a simple pan sear with salt and pepper. The salsa is the star of the show and adds color, flavor, and texture. Prepare the salsa ahead of time so that the flavors have a chance to meld.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 40 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Seared Salmon With Cilantro-cucumber Salsa

Ingredients

  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1½ tsp. canola oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. honey ½ tsp. red pepper flakes ½ tsp. salt 4 (
  • 5 oz.) salmon fillets ¼ tsp. pepper 1 lime, cut into wedges

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Instructions

  1. Gently toss together cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1 teaspoon canola oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  3. Pour the lime juice mixture over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Sprinkle the salmon fillets on both sides with pepper. In a large frying pan, heat the remaining ½ teaspoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish to the pan and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout (4-5 minutes per side).
  5. Top fish with salsa and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 245 g
Amount per serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 378.1mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 1.4g Added Sugars 3%
Protein 29.8g
Vitamin D 15.6mcg 80%
Calcium 26.7mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 710mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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