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Salmon with Cucumber Salsa

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salmon with cucumber salsa

Salmon with Cucumber Salsa

Stephanie Gallagher
This salmon recipe makes a super quick and easy dinner. Couscous goes well this salmon recipe.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • Cucumber Salsa:
  • 1 medium English (seedless) cucumber
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup canned pineapple tidbits in their juices
  • 1/4 cup finely-diced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Salmon:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 4 6 oz. salmon fillets
  • kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Make the cucumber salsa first: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Toss well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. For the salmon: Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and parsley. Brush over both sides of salmon.

  4. Season salmon with salt and pepper.

  5. Place salmon in hot skillet. Allow it to cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip and let it cook another 3-4 minutes or until just cooked through.

  6. Remove to a plate. Top with cucumber salsa.
Makes 4 servings.
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