Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish

Name: Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; RELISH:; 1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon honey; Dash freshly ground pepper

Salmon and basil take a sweet new approach when topped off with a relish of strawberries, honey and pepper. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Ingredients

6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
RELISH:
1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon honey
Dash freshly ground pepper

Directions

Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish.

Nutrition Facts

1 salmon fillet with 3 tablespoons relish: 215 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Oven-Roasted Salmon with Strawberry, Basil and Honey Relish in Taste of Home April/May 2014

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debstamp

Jul 1, 2019

This recipe was so good and so easy. I would never have thought of combining strawberries and salmon but it works great together. The basil really gives the salsa a nice flavor. This was a big hit with my husband as well so I will be making this again for sure. I think I might try the salsa on chicken as I think that would go together well also.
Bonnie

Jul 17, 2017

I really enjoyed this recipe. It was a new take on cooking salmon. Loved the strawberries as it added a really nice subtle flavor.
shannondobos

Jul 7, 2017

I was super happy with how this tasted. I was a little unsure of how the strawberries and basil would go together, but was pleasantly surprised. Since the relish is basically a topping it's also a versatile recipe because those that think its strange can just eat the deliciously seasoned salmon.
Ms Helen E

May 20, 2017

This sounds yummy! Any suggestions on using something besides basil? Just not really much of a fan of basil! Thanks!
cindyscookiecupboard

Apr 13, 2016

Easy and delicious. This is definitely a keeper. Made exactly as written.
ipperwash67

Aug 28, 2015

Was intrigued with the strawberries. Tried the recipe and it is delicious! Love it and will be making again....soon!!!!
rmbarr059

Apr 13, 2015

Who would have thought to put strawberries and salmon together?! It works and is quite delicious and fresh tasting. I may try broiling the salmon next time. Even my picky hubby who only likes salmon prepared a certain way liked this recipe and called it a "keeper!"
vgleason7

Apr 29, 2014

Wonderful and easy to prepare!
gucci65

Mar 31, 2014

This was outstanding. Had to use frozen stawberries !!!!!