Wednesday, February 27, 2013

~Salmon & Salsa~ (cucumber salsa that is)


½ Cucumber, peeled, quartered, thinly sliced

1 cup Tomatoes, quartered


½ Yellow Bell Pepper, cut in 1″ strips


2 Tbsp. finely chopped Red Onion


1 tsp. Parsley


1 tsp. Lime juice


1½ tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided


1 tsp. Honey


½ tsp. Crushed Red Pepper


Approx. 1 tsp. Sea Salt


20 oz. fresh Salmon Fillet


Approx. ¼ tsp. Black Pepper


Fresh Lime wedges (for garnish)

Gently toss together cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and red onion in medium bowl.


In small bowl whisk together lime juice, 1 tsp. of oil, honey, red pepper flakes, parsley and ½ tsp. of salt.


Pour dressing over cucumber salsa, toss and set aside.


Slice salmon into four 5-oz. fillets approximately 1″ thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


Heat remaining oil in large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add fish to pan.


Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until 145º on food thermometer at thickest spot.Transfer to dinner plates. Top each fillet with ¼ of the salsa and garnish with lime wedges.


Serve hot with steamed broccoli florets.


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