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Argentinian Pan Seared Salmon With Charred Tomato Salsa Criolla

Name: Argentinian Pan Seared Salmon With Charred Tomato Salsa Criolla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 4 piece halal salmon fillets, skin-on, about 150g each; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium plum tomatoes, halved; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tbsp apple vinegar; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for salsa; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Crispy skin salmon fillets topped with a vibrant salsa criolla made from charred tomatoes, peppers, and crisp red onions.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Searing

High-heat cooking of protein in a pan to form a brown crispy crust while keeping the interior tender and moist.

Instructions

Step 1: Place plum tomato halves cut-side down in a dry heavy skillet over high heat for 4 minutes until skin is deeply charred, then cool and dice.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine diced charred tomatoes, red onion, yellow bell pepper, apple vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and cilantro.

Step 3: Season the salsa criolla with half a teaspoon of salt and let sit at room temperature to marinate.

Step 4: Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season skin and flesh sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 5: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 6: Lay salmon skin-side down, sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until skin is golden and crisp, flip gently and cook for 3 more minutes until done.

Step 7: Plate salmon crisp skin-side up and spoon room-temperature salsa criolla over each fillet immediately.

Cooking tips

Pressing down lightly on the salmon fillets with a spatula during the first minute prevents the skin from curling up.
Make the salsa criolla first so the onions soften slightly in the vinegar while cooking the fish.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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