Pan Seared Salmon Scrumptious Salad
Here’s what you’ll need:
4-5 ounce salmon filet
Heather’s all purpose rub (to make put the following spices in a contain and shake until mixed well: 3 TBSP smoked paprika, 1 TBSP Garlic powder, 1 TBSP onion powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp oregano)
mixed salad greens
1 medium-sized carrot, sliced
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 slice of onion (about the size you’d put on a sandwich or burger), chopped
Dressing for salad (mix all the following in a separate bowl):
2 limes, juiced
1 TBSP olive oil
1 tsp cumin
2 packets Stevia or preferred sweetner
sea salt to taste
Here’s what you’ll do:
Sprinkle salmon with sea salt front and back. Next, sprinkle both sides with Heather’s all purpose rub. Heat a frying pan and spray the pan with EVOO. Once the pan is hot place the salmon in the pan and sear one side. Searing gives the outside a nice crispy skin. (You can read more about the process here http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-perfect-salmon-fillets-230150.)
After searing one side, turn the salmon over and sear the other side.Turn the heat down to medium low and put a lid on the pan to cook the center of the salmon. I usually let it cook for 5 more minutes to make sure the salmon is cooked all the way. However, the length of time you cook the salmon will depend on your own preferences and how well you like it cooked.
In a bowl, mix the salad greens, chopped veggies, and salad dressing. Mix well and put on a plate. Finally, once the salmon is cooked the way you like it, place it on top of the salad and enjoy!