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    Home » Recipe Index » Seafood Dishes

    Pan Seared Salmon with Summer Salad

    April 1, 2020 Updated June 17, 2021 By Rebecca Cooking for One, Entrees, Seafood Dishes, Summer Recipes

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    This pan seared salmon with summer salad of tomatoes, peaches, balsamic glaze, and basil is the perfect flavor packed 15 minute dinner. You may not think that peaches and tomatoes would be delicious on salmon, but it's super delicious and is the best quick summer dinner.

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    [This pan seared salmon recipe was originally posted in August 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    Table of contents

    • How will this dinner make your life easier?
    • What makes it so good?
    • How do I make this dish?
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • How to use remaining ingredients

    How will this dinner make your life easier?

    This quick cooking pan seared salmon + peach and tomato salad is a great way to eat delicious seasonal produce without having to spend too much time or heat up your kitchen too much. Plus it takes 20 minutes at the most.

    If you really like salmon, make sure to try this Maple Mustard Salmon, and Salmon Baked in Parchment Paper.

    What makes it so good?

    • Salmon
    • Tomato
    • Peach
    • Lemon juice
    • Balsamic glaze
    • Basil

    How do I make this dish?

    uncooked salmon in pan

    Start to cook your pan seared salmon with tomato and peach salad by heating a small skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Wait until the skillet it hot, then spray with cooking spray and add a 4 oz salmon filet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on first side for about 4 minutes, then flip.

    slicing tomatoes for pan seared salmon and summer salad

    While your salmon is cooking, slice ½ of your tomato and peach. Slice each into about ¼ inch thick slices. The tomato and peach 'salad' is such a fresh summery addition to pan seared salmon!

    seared salmon filet in pan

    Cook salmon for about 4 minutes on the second side. Test it for doneness by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thick part of the salmon or press on salmon with your finger. If it feels firm to the touch it's done. You can also cut into the pan seared salmon to see if it's done. See Expert Tips for instructions.

    pan seared salmon with summer salad on a plate

    Top your pan seared salmon with peach and tomato slices, squeeze 1 teaspoon lemon juice over fruit, drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze over fruit and add 3 thinly sliced basil leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste as well.

    Expert Tips

    • Use an instant read thermometer to test doneness of the salmon
    • Don't have a thermometer? You can also cut through the thickest part or your pan seared salmon with a knife, if it's flaky and slightly translucent, it's done.
    • You can chop peaches too, but I like these large slices because they're quicker... and look better in the photo.
    pan seared salmon with summer salad with ingredients

    FAQ

    What is pan seared?

    Make pan seared salmon by cooking it over high heat. You can pan sear meat on a fry pan, a grill, or another piece of equipment. Pan searing a piece of meat will leave you with a nice browned crust to your meat.

    What side of salmon do you sear first?

    If your salmon has skin on one side, sear that side first. if not, sear the flat side, then the other.

    How to use remaining ingredients

    • Salmon: Maple Mustard Salmon, and Salmon Baked in Parchment Paper.
    • Tomatoes: Peach & Prosciutto Pizza, Black Bean Veggie Tacos, (swap for diced tomatoes) 15 Minute Pasta, (swap for diced tomatoes) Coconut Lentil Curry
    • Peach: Peach & Prosciutto Pizza, Skillet Peach Crumble for One, & The Best Peach Cobbler.

    Did you make this pan seared salmon recipe? leave me a comment to share how it turned out!

    pan seared salmon with summer salad and ingredients on a table
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    5 from 5 votes

    Pan Seared Salmon with Summer Salad

    This pan seared salmon with summer salad of tomatoes, peaches, balsamic glaze, and basil is the perfect flavor packed 15 minute dinner.
    Course dinner
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • small sautee pan
    • spatula

    Ingredients

    • cooking spray
    • 1 4-6 ounce salmon filet thawed if previously frozen
    • ½ whole peach
    • ½ whole beefsteak tomato
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze I used Sprouts brand
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 3 basil leaves
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat a small skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Wait until the skillet it hot, then spray with cooking spray and add a 4 oz salmon filet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on first side for about 4 minutes, then flip.
    • While salmon is cooking, slice ½ each tomato and peach. Slice into about ¼ inch thick slices.
    • Cook salmon for about 4 minutes on the second side. Test for doneness by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thick part of the salmon or press on salmon with your finger. If it feels firm to the touch it's done.
    • Top salmon with peach and tomato slices, squeeze 1 teaspoon lemon juice over fruit, drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze over fruit and add 3 thinly sliced basil leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste as well.

    Video

    Pan Seared Salmon with Summer Salad

    Notes

    • You can also cut through the thickest part with a knife, if it's flaky and slightly translucent, it's done.
    • You can chop peaches too, but I like these large slices because they're quicker... and look better in the photo.
    • Use an instant read thermometer to test doneness of the salmon

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Denise says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      This truly looks incredible! I love the idea of the peach flavor with the salmon, it sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:54 pm

        thanks so much! it's delish

        Reply
    2. Dawn says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I love to add fruit to my salad, I don’t know why I haven’t thought to add salmon. This is such a summery meal, so beautiful and refreshing!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:54 pm

        same and same! try it, it's so easy & delicious

        Reply
    3. Tatiana says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe for salmon! Flavorful, easy and PERFECT for summer! I would really love to make this at home!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        yes it totally is! thanks!

        Reply
    4. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I'd love to have such a beautiful summery dinner! Nice idea for using leftovers.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        thanks so much

        Reply
    5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      This is definitely a fun recipe for the end of summer!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:52 pm

        yes it is! thanks!

        Reply

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