Description
Indulge in this vibrant Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings or cozy dinners. The crispy seared salmon pairs beautifully with aromatic basil sauce and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a delightful culinary experience that’s both visually stunning and delicious. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: rinse salmon, chop basil, halve tomatoes, and mince garlic.
- Make the basil sauce by mixing chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip carefully.
- Spoon basil sauce over the salmon after flipping. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily but remains moist.
- Toss cherry tomatoes with any remaining basil sauce; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve salmon alongside tomato salad, drizzling any leftover sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg