DinnerItalianHigh ProteinQuickBudget Friendly
Italian Salmon with Zucchini Tomato Sauce
Pan-seared salmon served over zucchini with a bright crushed-tomato and garlic sauce.
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 43g
- Fat
- 27g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 28 min total
- salmon filletpatted dry20 oz
- zucchinihalved lengthwise and sliced2 lb
- crushed tomatoes2 cup
- garlic cloveminced4
- cooking oil8 tsp
- parmesangrated1 oz
- salt & black pepper1 tsp
Instructions
- 1Halve and slice the zucchini and mince the garlic. Do not rinse the salmon. Pat it dry and season both sides with salt & black pepper, then wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Heat half the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon skin-side down if it has skin and cook 4-5 minutes, until the fish releases easily and is deeply golden. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes more, until opaque and flaky throughout; fish is safe at 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a clean plate.
- 3Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining cooking oil and zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp-tender. Add the garlic and cook 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
- 4Stir in the crushed tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Simmer 3-4 minutes, until slightly reduced and coating the zucchini. Taste and adjust with salt & black pepper, top with parmesan, and serve with the salmon.
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