Pan-Seared Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeño Relish

(from elchallis’s recipe box)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Entree, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pineapple
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon filet

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

  3. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, chili powder, and black pepper, stirring well; sprinkle evenly over fish.

  4. Add fish to pan, skin side up; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with pineapple mixture.

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