Pan-Roasted Salmon With Arugula and Avocado Salad Recipe
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Creamy, buttery avocado, nutty shavings of Parmesan, and a bright, tangy dressing set the stage for a delicious piece of salmon. Did we mention it only takes 10 minutes to cook?
Why this recipe works:
- Cooking the salmon longer on the skin side makes the skin crispy and cooks the salmon from the bottom up.
- Dressing the arugula while the salmon is cooking is an efficient way to whip this meal up in no time.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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4 (5- to 6-ounce) salmon filets, preferably wild
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 cups baby arugula
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2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 lemon
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Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving
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1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
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Press salmon filets between paper towels to dry surfaces thoroughly. Season on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1/3 cup oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon filets skin side-down. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, pressing gently on back of filets to ensure good contact with skin, until skin is rendered and crisp, about 6 minutes. If skin shows resistance when attempting to lift with a spatula, allow it to continue to cook until it lifts easily.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine arugula, lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper and toss in grated cheese.
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Flip salmon and cook on second side until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°F for medium rare or 130°F for medium, about 1 minute longer. Transfer salmon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon salad onto plates, top with salmon, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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558 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 558 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
Sodium 459mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 35g | |
Vitamin C 32mg | 161% |
Calcium 125mg | 10% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 902mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |