Name: Pan Seared Salmon Fillet with Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz salmon fillet; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 4 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp dry white wine; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tsp sweet paprika; ⅛ tsp cumin powder

Pan seared salmon fillet with tomato recipe

How To Make Pan Seared Salmon Fillet with Tomatoes

Cook a flavorful dish with this pan-seared salmon recipe. This meal offers perfectly seared salmon served with tomatoes and bright sauce.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

24 oz salmon fillet, (4 pieces, 6-ounce each)
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp dry white wine
2 tbsp lemon juice, set aside 1 tbsp for the tomatoes
2½ tsp salt, set aside ½ tsp for the tomatoes
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
2 fresh thyme sprigs, finely chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika
⅛ tsp cumin powder

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, season the tomatoes with ½ teaspoon of salt, cumin, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix them all together then set aside.
Next, season the salmon fillets with remaining salt, pepper, and paprika. Then heat up the skillet over medium heat.
Add some olive oil in the hot skillet and start cooking the salmon fillets skin side up for the first 5 minutes, then flip them over and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. When done, set them aside on a plate.
Using the same pan, add the tomatoes, thyme, and wine. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to burst, then add in the remaining lemon juice.
Turn off the heat then place salmon fillets back in to the pan. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Grape tomatoes are of Southeast Asian origin. Similar to a shape of a grape, they are red and sweeter than regular tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes are a little bigger than grape tomatoes. However, cherry tomatoes are more watery and have thinner skin.
Tomatoes are one of the best plant-based sources of umami flavor. Combining two kinds of tomatoes for this recipe makes it twice as good for you to enjoy.

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