Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish

Dinner

Salmon and basil take a sweet new approach when topped off with a relish of strawberries, honey and pepper.

Seared Salmon with Strawberry Basil Relish

Average Rating: 4.888888

TOTAL TIME: Prep/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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.