Salmon is not only delicious, but it’s healthy too. It’s high in protein, so it keeps you full, and its omega-3 fats are good for your heart and brain. It also gives you vitamin D, which your body needs for strong bones, and B vitamins that help with energy levels. There are plenty of ways to cook salmon, but pan searing gives you crisp skin, tender flesh and a lovely golden finish. This recipe is easy to play around with. Swap the nectarines for peaches, add a squeeze of lemon, or throw in a few chopped chillies. Recipe compliments of Juicy Delicious.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the nectarine herb salsa:

• 150 g fresh nectarines, diced
• 15 g mint leaves, finely chopped
• 15 g parsley, finely chopped
• 15 g coriander, finely chopped
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 30 ml white wine vinegar
• 10 ml olive oil
• Salt to taste

For the salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets, skin on
• 15 ml olive oil
• Salt

Method

1. For the salsa, combine nectarines, herbs and spring onion. Add vinegar, olive oil and salt. Mix gently and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Season the salmon with salt and place skin-side down. Cook until the skin is crisp and most of the flesh has cooked through.
4. Turn briefly and cook the flesh side for 1 minute. Rest before serving.
5. Spoon warm nectarine sauce onto plates, top with salmon and finish with fresh salsa.