5Zesty Pan-Seared Salmon with Burst Tomatoes
This vibrant, quick dish brings a burst of fresh flavors to your table with minimal effort.
How to make it
- 1
First things first, pat those beautiful salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps them get a lovely crispy skin. Season them generously with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Grab your favorite large skillet and warm it over medium-high heat. Add your olive oil; you want it shimmering, but not smoking.
- 3
Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Let them cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Don't touch them! This is how they get that perfect crispy skin. Then, gently flip them over.
- 4
Immediately add the cherry tomatoes to the pan around the salmon. Let them sizzle and soften a bit. Squeeze half of your lemon right over everything in the pan. Continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through to your liking and the tomatoes have started to burst.
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. You can slice the remaining lemon half into wedges for serving. Plate your salmon with the burst tomatoes and a sprinkle more fresh parsley, if you like. Enjoy this bright, satisfying meal!
