Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato-Citrus Salsa
Type: Entree
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 3 Large oranges
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • 4 (6oz) skinless salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, zest ½ teaspoon orange rind. Add ¼ cup fresh orange juice from 1 orange. Section remaining two oranges over bowl; set aside.
  2. Season salmon fillets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Place olive oil in large, oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, top side down, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove fish from pan and set aside. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes. Pour orange juice from bowl into skillet – holding orange sections to be added later. Add orange sections, tomatoes, capers, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add salmon, browned side up, on top of tomato mixture. Place skillet in oven and bake at 400° for 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 320 Fat: 11g Carbohydrates: 18g Sodium: 880mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 38g Cholesterol: 80mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://dev6.odysseydesignhosting.com/2015/10/pan-roasted-salmon-with-tomato-citrus-salsa/