Seared Salmon with Cucumber

Name: Seared Salmon with Cucumber
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (2-pound) salmon with skin on, about 1 inch thick; 4 tbsp olive oil, divided; ¾ tsp salt, divided; ¾ tsp freshly ground pepper, divided; 1 cucumber, cut into julienne strips; 2 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Seared salmon is as easy as seasoning and sautéeing in olive oil.

Seared salmon is an excellent choice for a quick family meal. Delicious, yet ready in minutes, preparing this favorite is as easy as seasoning and sautéeing in olive oil.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (2-pound) salmon with skin on, about 1 inch thick
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
¾ tsp salt, divided
¾ tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
1 cucumber, cut into julienne strips
2 cups red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup red wine vinegar
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

Cut salmon into four fillets. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Place salmon in skillet and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once. Remove skin and discard.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss together cucumber, tomatoes and cilantro. For dressing, combine red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir dressing into cucumber mixture. To serve, divide cucumber mixture among four plates; top with salmon. Garnish with lemon wedges.