Name: asil Chimichurri Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2-4 filets of salmon, patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 cucumber, sliced thinly; 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions; 2 large handfuls of fresh basil; 1 tablespoon shallots, roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove; 1/3 cup olive oil; juice from 1 lemon; zest from 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large pinch red pepper flakes; optional: 1-2 teaspoons honey (if you like it sweeter)

Description

This Basil Chimichurri Salmon is fresh, tangy, and ready in about 20 minutes. Serve the pan-seared salmon with rice, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and an easy homemade basil chimichurri for a light gluten-free summer dinner.

Ingredients

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2-4 filets of salmon, patted dry
1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cucumber, sliced thinly
1 cup jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions

Basil Chimichurri

2 large handfuls of fresh basil
1 tablespoon shallots, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
zest from 1 lemon
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large pinch red pepper flakes
optional: 1-2 teaspoons honey (if you like it sweeter)

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Instructions

Heat up a non-stick over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the salmon (skin side up) to the pan. Leave an inch or so of space between each filet. Cook for 6 minutes or until the salmon is crispy brown on the underside. Flip over carefully (I like to use a fish spatula or metal spatula). Cook for 4 minutes or until the center is cooked to your liking.
Blend the basil chimichurri ingredients together in a blender. Pulse and blend until everything is combine and the basil is finely chopped. Taste test – you may want to add a pinch more of salt or honey.
To assemble your plate, place a serving of rice and sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. Place a filet of salmon on top or on the side. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of basil chimichurri on top of the salmon. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

If you are cooking your salmon in an oven. Preheat to 425-450 degrees. Place the salmon on a baking sheet tray lines with parchment paper or foil. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper, and lay on the tray skin side down.

Cook the salmon until it is just done. It will continue to cook once you take it off the pan or out of the oven – no ones wants dry salmon.

There are two ways to make the basil chimichurri. Blend everything together in a blender or roughly chop everything and mix in a small bowl. The blender version is creamier and has a smoother texture. On the other hand, the roughly chopped one mostly done on your cutting board will be more rustic. This is total personal preference. You do you.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting, Sautéing