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    YOU ARE HERE: Home » Recipes » Fish and Seafood

    By Carol · Published: Mar 9, 2018 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad

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    5 from 6 votes
    3 hours

    Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad is a beautiful restaurant-style dish that’s perfect for a casual dinner for two, yet elegant enough for guests!

    Photo of one serving of Seared Salmon with Baby Kale Quinotto and Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad in white bowl.

    How to make Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad:

    • Gather and prep the ingredients:
      • Salmon fillets
      • Cherry or grape tomatoes
      • Olive oil
      • Salt and black pepper
      • Garlic
      • Balsamic vinegar
      • Parsley
    • Make the cherry tomato salad.  Drizzle on some oil…

    Photo of cherry tomatoes on roasting pan being drizzled with oil.

    • Roast until blistered and soft.  Transfer to a bowl, but be sure to not leave any of the juices behind!  Those juices become part of the salad.

    Photo of roasted cherry tomatoes on baking sheet.

    • Cook the salmon.  A simple sear is all the rich taste of salmon needs to shine through!

    Photo of two pieces of uncooked salmon on white plate on marble background.

    Photo of two pieces of seared salmon in cast iron skillet.

    • Top the salmon with the cherry tomato salad…

    …And friends!  You’ve got a restaurant-style salmon dish that’s wholesome, guilt-free, light and delicious!  Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad is a meal you can feel good about!

    Close-up photo of Seared Salmon with Baby Kale Quinotto and Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad in white serving bowl with linen napkin and water goblet.

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    Seared Salmon with Baby Kale Quinotto and Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad hero shot

    Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad

    5 from 6 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad is a beautiful restaurant-style dish that's "better-for-you" all the way around.  Perfect for a casual dinner for two yet elegant enough for guests!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Additional Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs
    Course Fish and Seafood
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2
    Calories 296 kcal

    Equipment

    • Rimmed Sheet Pan
    • Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Nonstick Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    Cherry Tomato Salad

    • 1 container (10.5-ounce) cherry tomatoes - or grape tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
    • 1 clove garlic - minced
    • 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - to taste
    • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

    Salmon

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil oil
    • 2 (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets - skin removed
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Parsley - for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Cherry Tomato Salad

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Roast for 20 minutes or until blistered. Transfer to a bowl along with all the accumulated juices. Add the garlic, balsamic vinegar and parsley. Cover to keep warm.

    Salmon

    • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet (or cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat.
    • Season salmon with salt and black pepper. Place salmon in the skillet (top side down), reduce heat to medium and cook 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. (If the fish is thick and you prefer it cooked all the way through, it may require some time in the oven. The salmon is cooked through when it easily flakes with a fork.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    1. Barb says

      June 07, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      I have to admit, my favorite parts of this recipe were the salmon and the tomatoes (I could see using these several other ways). The quinoa was good, but quinoa, in general, is just not my go-to favorite. All in all a very tasty recipe and it makes a beautiful presentation. Thanks, Carol!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        June 08, 2020 at 6:36 am

        Hi, Barb, Thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed the salmon with the tomatoes most of all. With quinoa, a lot of people love it or they’re kind of “meh” on it. Thanks again!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      February 08, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    3. cakespy says

      March 26, 2018 at 6:20 am

      This looks so incredible. I love salmon and your presentation is so beautiful; a perfect melange of textures and flavors.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        March 26, 2018 at 9:01 pm

        Hey, Cakespy! Thanks so much! It’s really a great dish!

        Reply
    4. Carol says

      March 19, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Eileen! I hear ya on the oils! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
    5. Eileen Kelly says

      March 18, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot rave enough about this meal! First of all, due to health reasons a few years ago, I really changed a lot of what I eat. Mazola is one of the few oils I will use. It is fabulous and much healthier than many. I have stayed away from risotto because I limit carbs. You have introduced me to quinotto. I love the blistered tomatoes and salmon. My family is going to love this one. Going to be added into the rotation this week!

      Reply
    6. Eileen Kelly says

      March 18, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot rave enough about this meal! First of all, due to health reasons a few years ago, I really changed a lot of what I eat. Mazola is one of the few oils I will use. It is fabulous and much healthier than many. I have stayed away from risotto because I limit carbs. You have introduced me to quinotto. I love the blistered tomatoes and salmon. My family is going to love this one. Going to be added into the rotation this week!

      Reply
    7. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Beautiful dish and fairly easy to make. I need to prepare this today for Lent! Thanks for your participation on this shop.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        March 09, 2018 at 6:19 pm

        Thanks so much, Adriana! Hope you enjoy and was honored to do it!

        Reply
    8. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful dish and fairly easy to make. I need to prepare this today for Lent! Thanks for your participation on this shop.

      Reply
    9. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      March 09, 2018 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful dish and fairly easy to make. I need to prepare this today for Lent! Thanks for your participation on this shop.

      Reply

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