Best Seared Salmon And Greens Recipes

Seared Salmon and Greens image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
4 teaspoons canola or peanut oil
4 salmon fillets (4 to 5 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 head bok choy (1 1/2 pounds), cored and chopped

Steps:

Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and agave, if using. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Season salmon with salt and pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and bok choy; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until bok choy is bright green, about 3 minutes. Serve salmon and bok choy with rice and soy-lime sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g

Seared Salmon With Grapes on a Bed of Greens image

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons ginger powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
salt and pepper
2 lbs salmon fillets (cut into 8 fillet slices)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups grapes, washed and sliced
8 cups baby greens, washed and dried
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

Place all marinade ingredients in large zip lock bag and mix.
Add fillets and toss to coat. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Meanwhile prepare dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients together. Chill.
Heat grill pan and large wok or large pan to medium high heat.
Remove salmon from marinade.
In heated non stick pour oil just to cover lightly the bottom of the pan.
Pan sear salmon 2 minutes.
Flip salmon and cook till desired.
Toss greens and grapes together with 1/3 of the dressing. Place salmon on top and garnish with seeds and scallions.
Pour remaining dressing in a small bowl and pass if more is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 164.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 23.5

Pan Seared Salmon with Citrus Vinegar Glaze and Green Beans image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) portions salmon fillets
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing fish
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice, a splash
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Orange slices or lemon rind

Steps:

Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
While salmon cooks, bring wine, vinegar, citrus juices and brown sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce glaze 3 or 4 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper.
In a second skillet, bring 1/2-inch water to a boil with green beans and pieces of orange and/or lemon rind. Cover the green beans and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Drain the beans and toss with a drizzle of oil (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle glaze over salmon fillets and serve with citrus green beans.

Seared Salmon with Garlicky Green Beans image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 ounces green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 salmon steak (8 to 10 ounces)

Steps:

In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic, and cook until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate; wipe out skillet.
Add green beans and 3 tablespoons water to skillet; cover, and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from skillet. Season green beans with salt and pepper. Add to plate with garlic, toss, and cover loosely with foil.
Return skillet to medium-high; add 1 teaspoon oil. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; add to skillet. Cover, and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer salmon to plate with green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 54 g