SALMON WITH SALSA FRESCA
There was a time when the appearance of the first ripe tomatoes would have inspired me to make the southern Italian sauce of raw tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. These days, I turn to a Mexican-style salsa fresca: tomatoes, white onion, chili and loads of cilantro and lime. I love salsa with fish, and since it is wild salmon season, the marriage seems opportune. Halibut and swordfish, whether grilled, broiled, roasted, or even steamed, are equally fine. Though the salsa is quick to prepare, it's best if allowed to sit for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. The tomatoes' juices will run, and the flavors will mingle. No more than an hour, though.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and grill rack about 4 inches from heat source. Or, heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Chop tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with onion, chili, cilantro, lime juice and some salt. Set aside.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. If grilling, rub fish with a little oil as well; put it on grill, skin side down, and let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn once (don't worry if part of skin sticks to grill). Cook for about 3 minutes more, until medium-rare.
- If roasting, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat for a minute. Add oil and, a few seconds later, salmon, skin side up. Sear for a minute, then transfer to oven and roast until medium-rare, about 10 minutes. Allow to rest for a minute or so, then remove skin. Turn over and serve, passing salsa at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 589 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Imran_jutt 523
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon came out perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Parker
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The salsa fresca was a great addition and really brightened up the dish.
Luthando Zondi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Aris Zaman
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the salsa fresca was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Shimul Farazi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less jalapeño next time.
Qadir Rasheed
[email protected]I'm a big fan of salsa fresca, so I was excited to try this recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the salsa fresca was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Luis Miguel Covarrubias Pous
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon came out perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
vic vital
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this salmon dish. The salsa fresca was the perfect complement to the salmon.
Motilal Nepali
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my old salmon recipe.
muhammad khalilahmad
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the salmon and the salsa fresca.
Shem Karani
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The salsa fresca was a great addition and really brightened up the dish.
Deborah Adom
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was flaky and moist, and the salsa fresca was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Y im Here?
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the salsa fresca is so refreshing. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Casey Rawiri
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Joe Aureli
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salsa fresca really made the dish.
Rajit Chowdhury
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon came out perfectly cooked. The salsa fresca was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's just my personal preference.
Mozi Mozi
[email protected]I used tilapia instead of salmon and it turned out great! The salsa fresca was so refreshing and flavorful.
Jordy Hawy
[email protected]This salmon dish was a hit! The salsa fresca was the perfect complement to the flaky salmon. I will definitely be making this again.