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.
Ingredients
Cilantro-Cucumber Salsa:
- 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
- 1 tsp. canola oil
- 1 tsp. honey
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp. salt
Salmon:
- ½ tsp. canola oil
- 4 (5 oz.) salmon fillets
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Optional Garnishes*:
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- Gently toss together cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1 teaspoon canola oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Pour the lime juice mixture over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 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).
- Top fish with salsa and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
*Optional garnishes have not been included in the rating of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 245 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 21g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 22% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 78mg | 26% | |
| Sodium 380mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 1g Added Sugars | 3% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 30g | ||
| Vitamin D 15.6mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium 26.7mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 710mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 128.7mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 32.5mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin E 5.9mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin K 13mcg | 10% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Niacin 17.8mg | 110% | |
| Vitamin B6 1mg | 60% | |
| Folate 53.7mcg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 4.6mcg | 190% | |
| Biotin 9.1mcg | 30% | |
| Chloride 27.2mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 2.4mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus 365.1mg | 30% | |
| Iodine 0.3mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 50.6mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Selenium 34.2mcg | 60% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Chromium 0.3mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 4.7mcg | 10% | |
* 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.
Ingredients
Salmon, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Lime Juice, Canola Oil, Honey, Salt, Cilantro, Red Pepper Flakes, Black Pepper.
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