This dish here is how I would define Summer Eating at it’s very, very best.
Something Fresh and Healthy and completely delicious that took almost no time at all to prepare (but would still knock someone’s socks off!).
I would make this for a fast and easy weeknight meal (did it twice in the last 10 days!) but would just as easily serve this as an elegant and beautiful entrée for a Summer dinner party. I don’t know how mnay dishes I would say that about- but this is definitely one of them.
I was thinking that it would even be great for 4th of July if you were having people over? Even if you just grilled an entire slab of salmon, this salsa would make it really special and the taste!!! So good….
I know grilling is more standard this time of year (and I am sure is awesome for this dish) but there is something so fantastic about that seared crispy hot salty salmon skin and the contrast with the cold, juicy, sweet and herbal salsa. (Also, the hint of fresh mint is the perfect touch!) I hope you guys at least throw this one in your repetoir sometime over the next few months!
This is how you make Crispy Salmon with Strawberry Salsa:
In a heavy pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Sprinkle the salmon with kosher salt on both sides. Place the salmon skin side down in the pan. Cook without moving for about 3 minutes and then flip over to the skin side up. Cook until crispy on the outside and just cooked through in the center, about 6 minutes total.
To make the Salsa:
Gently combine everything in a medium sized bowl and season to taste with a little kosher salt. Spoon the salsa over the hot crispy fish and serve immediately.
Recipe: Crispy Salmon with Strawberry Basil Salsa
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Salmon Filet, Skin on
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Strawberry Basil Salsa
- 2 cups strawberries, small diced
- ¼ cup red onion, small diced
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, very finely sliced into ribbons
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, very finely sliced into ribbons
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Sprinkle the salmon with kosher salt on both sides. Place the salmon skin side down in the pan. Cook without moving for about 3 minutes and then flip over to the skin side up. Cook until crispy on the outside and just cooked through in the center, about 6 minutes total.
- To make the Salsa:
- Gently combine everything in a medium sized bowl and season to taste with a little kosher salt.
- Spoon the salsa over the hot crispy fish and serve immediately.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 6 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 2
I have been really getting into fruit salsas lately, but have yet to try strawberry salsa! That sounds so FRESH!
I have never gotten out of crispy salmon, so this has me drooling! Pinned!
I love fruit salsa too- it such a great contrast with savory- happy that you like this!
That salmon looks perfect and love the salsa!
Thanks Kevin- the salmon is kinda perfect with that extra crispy skin!!
wow – this looks great! We’ve been searing fish a lot in my house lately – it creates that restaurant quality crust on the fish that is so good!
Oh its so good right Leah! Ut does totally take the fish to the next level!
Wow!! That salsa on top is killing me! Bring on the salmon this week for dinner!
Love everything about this summer salmon. That crispy skin is perfect!
Thanks Marla!
Love that salsa!
Thank you Maria- I feel like you could put it on anything!
Love how fresh this is and the strawberry salsa is such a great way to use what’s in season!
Thank you Julie!
Yes to everything about this, Heather! It’s so gorgeous!
Thanks Aida!
Love this recipe and the perfect summer salsa!
My kind of summer eating! This is stunning, Heather.
Making this tonite!
This is one of my favorite recipes from you! I love the this salsa with the salmon. What a great pairing!
This looks crazy good! Can’t wait to try it.
Beautiful! I love me some crispy salmon skin. Will need to try it with this salsa next 🙂
Wonderful!! Just got home from an Alaska fishing trip. I have a freezer full of fish. More salmon recipes, please!!!!
I have yet to try strawberries and basil together, but I might have to now that I’ve seen this recipe!
It’s actually an incredible combo Mary Frances- I hope you love it!
This is heaven on a plate! I’ve been looking to introduce more fish into my family’s diet- they will love this. Sending our best from Fort Worth!
Thanks so much Anne!!
This is ridiculously pretty.
Hey Heather, i am going to make this lovely salmon but i was wondering what would go well with it (carbs) , any suggestions? Thx 🙂
Hey Shanna! I would recommend any of these:
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2012/07/25/sauteed-corn-with-spicy-compound-butter/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2014/08/17/sweet-corn-with-mint-pumpkin-seed-pesto/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2013/06/28/couscous-salad-with-currants-figs-and-pistachios/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2012/05/02/couscous-salad/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2014/08/14/quinoa-salad-with-mint-nectarine-edamame-and-peas/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2007/08/01/potato-salad/
http://heatherchristo.wpengine.com/cooks/2014/07/29/pesto-skillet-baked-potatoes/
That strawberry basil salsa looks so beautiful. Salmon is so good for you packed with omega 3’s can’t wait to try this recipe.
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