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Pan Seared Salmon in a buttery garlic lemon sauce, topped with a fresh tomato salsa and avocado slices!
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Salmon with Salsa

Pan Seared Salmon in a buttery lemon garlic sauce, topped with a delicious and fresh tomato salsa and avocado slices! Healthy, low carb, full of amazing flavour and so EASY to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pan Seared Salmon, Salsa Recipe, Tomato Salsa
Servings: 4 people
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 20 ounces skinless salmon filets each fillet should weigh about 5 ounces or 140 g
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch pepper to season
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced

Salsa:

  • 3 tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 Serrano chile or jalapeño, stems, ribs, seeds removed and finely chopped - adjust to your heat preference
  • 1 clove garlic small, crushed
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large avocado sliced
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Instructions

  • Pat dry room temperature salmon fillets with paper towel. Season all over with salt, pepper. Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice over each fillet and rub in the flavour.
  • Heat the olive in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salmon fillets, flesh side down, while pressing lightly so the entire surface of the flesh comes into contact with the pan. Sear, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Flip and sear the other side of each fillet for TWO minutes. Then, add in the butter, chopped garlic and remaining lemon juice.
  • Continue to cook the salmon for a further 1-2 minutes, or until salmon reaches desired doneness, while stirring the butter and garlic around each fillet. (The butter will begin to brown slightly. YUM!) Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your tastes, and add more lemon if desired. 
  • While salmon is cooking, combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl (not including avocado). Top each salmon fillet with the tomato salsa and avocado slices.
  • Drizzle each fillet with the buttery sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip:
  • Do not use cold salmon: Salmon will normally cook unevenly if fillets are cold. Remove fillets from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before cooking to bring them closer to room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 987mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg