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.
[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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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?
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.
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!
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.
Top your pan seared salmon with peach and tomato slices, squeeze 1 tsp lemon juice over fruit, drizzle 1 tbsp 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.
FAQ
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.
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
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 tsp lemon juice over fruit, drizzle 1 tbsp balsamic glaze over fruit and add 3 thinly sliced basil leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste as well.
Video
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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Denise says
This truly looks incredible! I love the idea of the peach flavor with the salmon, it sounds delicious!
Rebecca says
thanks so much! it's delish
Dawn says
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!
Rebecca says
same and same! try it, it's so easy & delicious
Tatiana says
Such a great recipe for salmon! Flavorful, easy and PERFECT for summer! I would really love to make this at home!
Rebecca says
yes it totally is! thanks!
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says
I'd love to have such a beautiful summery dinner! Nice idea for using leftovers.
Rebecca says
thanks so much
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This is definitely a fun recipe for the end of summer!
Rebecca says
yes it is! thanks!