Seared Salmon With Oranges, Tomatoes, and Olives

Kan Kanbayashi
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pieces skinless salmon fillet (1 1/4 pounds total)
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 navel orange
  • 2 small beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  2. Meanwhile, cut away the peel and pith of the orange and cut out the segments. In a large bowl, gently combine them with the tomatoes, cilantro, olives, the remaining tablespoon of oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the salmon.
By Kate Merker,  May 2009

Quick Tip

The size of fish fillets varies from market to market. A good rule of thumb is to count on 6 ounces per person.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 346Calories From Fat 47%
  • Protein  34g
  • Carbohydrate  11g
  • Sugar  4g
  • Fiber  3g
  • Fat  18g
  • Sat Fat  3g
  • Calcium  67mg
  • Iron  2mg
  • Sodium  545mg
  • Cholesterol  90mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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