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Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

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The following recipe, video and photography were provided by our partner, Chef Billy Parisi.

Swap traditional tomatoes for strawberries to create a sweet salsa that pairs perfectly with pan-seared salmon!

Tossed with fresh ingredients like basil, honey and balsamic vinegar, this fish-forward fare looks and tastes as though it came from a restaurant, but in reality, it’s extremely easy and quick to cook!

Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, medium diced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp. Heinen's honey
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 4 8 oz. fresh Columbia River King salmon fillets
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the strawberries, basil, honey and balsamic vinegar until combined. Set aside.
  2. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. When the oil begins to lightly smoke, add the salmon skin-side-up and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until browned on both sides and cooked through.
  5. Garnish with the strawberry salsa.

Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

Chef Billy Parisi

By Chef Billy Parisi

Chef Billy Parisi is a culinary school grad who spent 15 years in the restaurant industry as a line cook, sous chef and executive chef. Now he develops, photographs and films simple and delicious recipes that will make everyone feel like a chef in their own kitchen.

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