Pan-Roasted Salmon with Grapefruit-Cabbage Slaw

Name: Pan-Roasted Salmon with Grapefruit-Cabbage Slaw
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 large pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed, cut into segments, juice reserved; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 5 4-oz. salmon fillets, preferably wild, skin on, pin bones removed; Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 1/2 avocado, cut in ½" dice; 1/2 savoy cabbage, cored, very thinly sliced; Cilantro leaves (for serving)

Photography by Kimberley Hasselbrink

December 28, 2013

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We’re big fans of the cabbage and crema that’s served atop Baja-inspired fish tacos. Along those lines, this crispy slaw brings out the best in a simple pan-roasted salmon fillet.

Recipe information

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 large pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed, cut into segments, juice reserved

1 small shallot, finely chopped

5 4-oz. salmon fillets, preferably wild, skin on, pin bones removed

Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon plain low-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 avocado, cut in ½" dice

1/2 savoy cabbage, cored, very thinly sliced

Cilantro leaves (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Heat oven to 425°. Combine grapefruit juice and shallot in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Score the skin side of salmon and season all over with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin side down in skillet. Cook until skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip fillets, reduce heat to medium, and cook until fish is barely opaque at the center of each fillet, about 4 more minutes; set aside.
Step 4
Whisk together grapefruit juice–shallot mixture, yogurt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add grapefruit segments, avocado, and cabbage and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve salmon with grapefruit-cabbage slaw, topped with cilantro.

TagsSalmon Fish Seafood Grapefruit Citrus Fruit Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Main Gluten Free Nut Free Keto Fry dinner

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