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Seared Salmon with Pickled Veracruz Style Salsa

55 min
40 min prep
15 min cook

Serves 2

Unsaved Seared Salmon with Pickled Veracruz Style Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Capers, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Green Olives, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced small
  • 2 Garlic cloves, approximately .3 oz., very thinly sliced (mandolin is recommended)
  • 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, minced or diced very small
  • 2 tbsp Shallots, minced or diced very fine
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 12 oz Fresh Atlantic salmon filets, approximately (2) 6 ounce portions
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin, plus more as needed for seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as needed for brushing over salmon fillets

Instructions

  1. Place capers in a bowl along with olives, tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, shallots, dill, mint, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to blend.
  2. Add lime and lemon juices to mixture and toss again. Season to taste and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and soften.
  3. Heat a medium to large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Meanwhile, season salmon liberally with salt, pepper, and cumin. Set aside at room temperature while pan is heating.
  5. When pan is hot, brush salmon with oil then place flesh-side down, skin-side up in pan. Cook approximately 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. Once salmon has a nice crust, flip and continue to cook until internal temperature of salmon reaches at least 150ºF.
  7. Remove salmon to a serving plate and allow to rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Serve salsa over salmon as needed. Season to taste.

Nutrition

9gCarbs
39gFat
36gProtein

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories530
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 39g
    • 60%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 7g
    • 35%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 95mg
    • 32%
  • Sodium
    • 750mg
    • 31%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 9g
    • 3%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 2g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 36g
  • Vitamin C
    • 80%
  • Calcium
    • 4%
  • Iron
    • 8%
  • Vitamin A
    • 20%
* 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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