Skillet-Seared Salmon
A mixture of tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro create a topping to spice up this quick-and-easy fish recipe.
Ingredients
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4 5 ounces skinless salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon butter
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¼ cup fresh cilantro
Directions
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Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through cooking. If salmon browns too quickly, adjust heat to medium.
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Transfer salmon to serving platter. Add tomatoes, jalapeño, and butter to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Spoon over salmon; sprinkle cilantro. Serves 4.