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    Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

    Posted: May 8, 2021 Last Modified: May 1, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Salmon with Strawberry Salsa is the perfect meal to whip up when in need of a last minute “fancy” looking dinner. Pack up leftovers for a cold lunch the next day.

    I’ve really been digging strawberry salsa lately. Since I had that major shipment of strawberries, I found salsa to be a delicious and easy way to use up strawberries in large quantities! Strawberry salsa works great with salads, as a dip for chips, on top of grilled meats, or in today’s case, on top of a crispy salmon!

    A plate of salmon with strawberry salsa over top with couscous underneath.

    What You’ll Need to Make This Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

    • strawberries
    • red onion
    • fresh basil
    • fresh tarragon
    • white wine vinegar
    • olive oil
    • salmon fillet with skin on
    • salt

    How to Pick your Salmon

    • Make sure the salmon looks moist, bright (not pale), and doesn’t have any physical abnormality (ie browning, curling, etc)
    • Also, if you’re able to, give the salmon a sniff. It shouldn’t smell like anything or fishy in particular.

    How To Make Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

    • Bring your salmon to room temperature and season with salt on both sides of the salmon.
    • Start with making your strawberry salsa by combining the diced strawberries, red onion, basil, tarragon, and white wine vinegar. Mix and set aside.
    A bowl of ingredients for strawberry salsa.
    • To cook your salmon, in a cast iron on medium heat, add in your olive oil and then place the salmon fillets into the cast iron, skin side down.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping it and letting the other side cook for 2-3 minutes as well. (A larger fillet will need more time!)
    A cast iron with two salmon fillets.
    • Top off the salmon with the strawberry basil and serve with your grain of choice if you chose to.
    A plate of strawberry salsa overtop of crispy salmon and couscous.
    What to Serve with Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

    I like to serve my salmon with couscous. More ideas include rice, orzo, quinoa, crispy potatoes!

    How To Pack Leftover Salmon

    I use these airtight meal prep containers to store my leftovers. Since the salmon, strawberry salsa, and couscous can be eaten cold, I just pack it all up together and eat it chilled the next day.

    Can I Use a Different Berry or Fruit?

    Yes! Another favourite is blueberries for this salmon recipe. If you’ve got mango, that works as well. I love a good pineapple salsa as well!

    Leftover salmon in a meal prep container.
    This Salmon with Strawberry Salsa is the perfect meal to whip up when in need of a last minute "fancy" looking dinner. Pack up leftovers for a cold lunch the next day.

    Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

    This Salmon with Strawberry Salsa is the perfect meal to whip up when in need of a last minute “fancy” looking dinner. Pack up leftovers for a cold lunch the next day.
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 6 mins
    Total Time: 16 mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups strawberries, diced into small pieces
    • ½ red onion, diced into small pieces
    • ⅓ cup basil, cut into ribbons
    • ⅓ cup tarragon, cut into ribbons or diced
    • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 salmon fillets with skin on, 150 grams per fillet
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Bring your salmon to room temperature and season with salt on both sides of the salmon.
    • Start with making your strawberry salsa by combining the diced strawberries, red onion, basil, tarragon, and white wine vinegar. Mix and set aside.
    • To cook your salmon, in a cast iron on medium heat, add in your olive oil and then place the salmon fillets into the cast iron, skin side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping it and letting the other side cook for 2-3 minutes as well.
    • Top off the salmon with the strawberry basil and serve with your grain of choice if you chose to.
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    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 1049mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Healthy

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