Description
A simple yet elegant dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a garlicky burst tomato sauce and fresh herbs, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- If using, deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the tomato sauce over the top. Warm together for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap salmon with trout or halibut for variation.
- Add spinach or kale to the tomato sauce for extra greens.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Top with grated Parmesan or crumbled feta for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg