Description
This delicious recipe features pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a vibrant basil sauce and served alongside a fresh tomato salad. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Basil Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)
For the Tomato Salad:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Basil Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Thin with a little water if needed. Chill until ready to serve.
- Make the Tomato Salad: In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, olive oil, and vinegar. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
- Cook the Salmon: Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down (if using skin) for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook another 2–4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate each salmon fillet with a generous spoonful of basil sauce and a side of tomato salad. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- The basil sauce can be made ahead and kept chilled for up to 2 days.
- Great served with crusty bread, quinoa, or roasted potatoes for a full meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon briefly in lemon juice and olive oil before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet + sauce + salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg