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SEARED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY BASIL RELISH

Course Main dishes, Seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 5 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • 1 tbs butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Relish

  • 1 1/4 cups strawberries fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tbs basil fresh, minced
  • 1 tbs honey
  • a dash of black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey, and pepper. Serve salmon with relish. Yield: 6 servings.

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Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish Recipe
Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish Recipe photo by Taste of Home

SEARED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY BASIL RELISH RECIPE

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Salmon and basil take a sweet new approach when topped off with a relish of strawberries, honey and pepper. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
Featured In: Fresh Basil Recipes
MAKES:
6 servings
TOTAL TIME:
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • RELISH:
  • 1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Dash freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish. Yield: 6 servings.