Seared Salmon with Asparagus Salsa

Pan-seared salmon fillets rubbed with citrus zest, served alongside a fresh salsa of asparagus, cucumber, and heirloom tomatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 243 kcals 972 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.5 grams 26 grams
Fat 15 grams 60 grams
Protein 19 grams 76 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
drop
Tabasco Sauce
a few drops to taste
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
1
piece
Lime
zest only
0.5
piece
Lime
peeled, pith removed, finely chopped
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Sea Salt
coarse
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Coriander
chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
320
g
Salmon Fillet
skin removed, cut in half lengthways
Vegetables
1
bunch
Asparagus
woody ends removed
0.5
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed, cut into small thin strips
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
0.5
piece
Cucumber
peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1cm cubes
3
piece
Heirloom Tomatoes
skinned, seeds removed, cut into 1cm cubes

Steps

  • Mix the citrus zests and salt in a bowl and rub onto the salmon.
  • Cover salmon with clingfilm and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Brush off the salt mixture and pat the salmon dry.
  • Heat a frying pan or griddle over high heat.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the fish and fry for 30 seconds per side.
  • Remove salmon, dust with paprika, wrap in film, and let cool.
  • Reserve 5cm of asparagus tips and slice stems into thin rounds.
  • Thinly slice the tips using a vegetable peeler and set aside.
  • Combine stems, chilli, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and lime in a bowl.
  • Add vinegar and Tabasco, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon salsa onto plates and top with two slices of salmon per person.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and the reserved asparagus tips.