Salmon with California Salsa

I love salmon! It's easy to make and good for you.  This recipe can be made with a whole piece of salmon or salmon steaks.  You can grill the salmon or pan fry it in a cast iron skillet.  My recipe below is made in a cast iron skillet.  The salsa I put over it is delicious, healthy and easy to make.  I love a Chardonnay with this recipe, but if you prefer red, drink it! Long gone are the days of white wine with fish.  Cheers!

4 Salmon steaks, 5-8 ounces each

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon each salt and pepper divided between the salmon steaks.

Heat a skillet on medium high heat with extra virgin olive oil. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper. 

Cook the salmon on the first side for 5-7 minutes.  Flip the salmon and cook for another 5 -7 minutes. 

 The meat should be opaque and not pink. Place salmon onto 4 plates.


California Salsa

1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 jalapeno, diced

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste.

Add all the ingredients into a medium sized mixing bowl.  Gently mix together making sure the lime juice is well incorporated.

Make the salsa and refrigerate it before cooking the salmon  Spoon over salmon.  






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