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Garlic lemon salmon with tomatoes, parsley, and fresh lemon sauce

Garlic Lemon Salmon - Ready in Just 16 Minutes

Tender pan-seared salmon cooked in a fresh garlic lemon sauce with tomatoes, shallots, and parsley. A quick and flavorful dinner that's ready to serve in just 16 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 442 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 small red chili sliced
  • 3 tsbp lemon juice
  • 1 lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 oz Shallots chopped
  • 5 oz Cocktail tomatoes quartered
  • 13 oz salmon boneless, skinless fillet

Instructions
 

  • Sear The Salmon
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook the salmon for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce

  • Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and sliced red chili to the same pan. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the quartered cocktail tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the lemon zest and cook for 1 minute.
  • Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley.

Finish the Salmon in the Sauce

  • Return the salmon to the pan, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until heated through
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh salmon for the best texture and flavor.
Fresh lemon juice is recommended instead of bottled juice.
Pair with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 39gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 678mgPotassium: 1297mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 986IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
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