Description
A fresh and elegant pan-seared salmon dish topped with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, delivering crisp texture, bright flavor, and a healthy, satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil (for tomatoes)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste (for tomatoes)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter if using.
- Place salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4–5 minutes until crispy and halfway cooked.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3–4 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Serve the salmon topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Grape tomatoes can be used instead of cherry tomatoes.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
A squeeze of lemon juice adds brightness.
Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared & Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with tomatoes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
