Balsamic Alaska Salmon with Strawberries
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 wild Alaska skinless salmon fillets (3 to 4 oz. each) , pin bones removed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon canola or avocado oil
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup good balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 6 cups baby kale, spinach, or arugula (or combination)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled to room temperature
- 16 ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 1260 |
| Total fat | 76g |
| Saturated Fat | 10g |
| Calories from Fat | 54% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg |
| Protein | 98g |
| Carbohydrate | 49g |
| Fiber | 10g |
| Sodium | 850mg |
| Calcium | 137mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 5g |
Instructions
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Step 1 Pan sear the salmon
Season Alaska salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add oil to a sauté pan and place over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and sear on both sides until golden and cooked just until opaque throughout, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside and allow to rest.
Chef’s Tip: Bright red sockeye salmon is a great choice for this eye-catching salad. High levels of omega-3s make it an even healthier meal.
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Step 2 Make the vinaigrette
Add all ingredients to a jar, seal tightly with a lid, and shake until smooth and emulsified, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
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Step 3 Assemble salad and serve
Add kale to a large bowl. Gently stir in cooked quinoa. Drizzle kale and quinoa with half of vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top dressed kale and quinoa with strawberries and salmon fillet. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Cooking Technique Video
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 1260 |
| Total fat | 76g |
| Saturated Fat | 10g |
| Calories from Fat | 54% |
| Cholesterol | 253mg |
| Protein | 98g |
| Carbohydrate | 49g |
| Fiber | 10g |
| Sodium | 850mg |
| Calcium | 137mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 5g |
