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Alaska Salmon with Orange and Watercress

Alaska Salmon with Orange and Watercress 1
Pan-seared Alaska salmon with a bright side salad is like summertime on a plate!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Alaska salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil, divided
  • 2 bunches (about 3 cups) watercress, roughly chopped or 3 cups microgreens
  • 3 tablespoons cucumber, finely chopped
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented (membrane removed)
  • 1-2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • Half of an avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Smoked paprika, for finishing
  • 4-6 edible flowers, such as nasturtiums 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 763
Total Fat 40g
Saturated Fat 6g
Calories from Fat 359
Cholesterol 202mg
Protein 91g
Carbohydrate 13g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 328mg
Calcium 120mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 4500mg

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Cook salmon

    Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and brush both sides of fish using 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Cook salmon, uncovered, about 4 minutes, until browned. Turn salmon over and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 6-8 minutes for frozen or 3-4 minutes for fresh/thawed, just until fish is opaque throughout.

  2. Step 2 Meanwhile, combine the greens and dressing

    In a medium bowl combine watercress, cucumber and orange segments.  Season with a few drops of white wine vinegar, remaining avocado oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. Step 3 Plate, garnish and serve

    Plate mixed greens next to salmon and top with avocado, walnuts and apple cider vinaigrette. Add nasturtiums and serve.

Cooking Technique Video

Nutrition Facts

Calories 763
Total Fat 40g
Saturated Fat 6g
Calories from Fat 359
Cholesterol 202mg
Protein 91g
Carbohydrate 13g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 328mg
Calcium 120mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 4500mg