In this blog, I wanted to share a recipe for some Mediterranean Seared Salmon, I recently made. Salmon is popular fish and is known for its many health benefits. Salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acids (good fats), which help fight inflammation and may help reduce the risk of cancer. Salmon is also a great source of protein and potassium and is high in B vitamins. This recipe is quite tasty and has a little kick to it. It also and contains some healthy vegetables including: olives, onions and peppers. Give it a try if you are looking for a new recipe and like the taste of salmon.

Ingredients:

• 4 small salmon fillets or 2 large fillets
• Olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
•  1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
•  1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Cajun Seasoning to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Directions:

Place the salmon fillets in a large bowl or large ziplock bag. Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Next add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, Cajun powder and lime juice. Toss until the fillets are well-coated and then let the salmon marinate for at least 20 minutes, or longer. For more flavor, you can marinate the fillets over night.

When the salmon is marinated, coat a large cast-iron skillet with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets and sear for about 4 minutes, or so until they are a golden-brown. Using a large metal spatula, flip the fillets and allow them to cook and sear on the other side for another 4 more minutes or so and then remove move them from skillet.

Mediterranean Salsa

• 1 cup small cherry or sugar tomatoes, quartered
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1/4 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata or black olives, diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
• 1 teapspoon parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Use a spoon to mix and combine the ingredients. Top the salmon fillets with the salsa mix. Serve alone or with rice, quinoa or vegetable.

Enjoy!

Barb

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