Ina Garten’s 20-minute salmon with cherry tomato sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ina Garten’s 20-minute salmon with cherry tomato sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh salmon fillets into a gourmet dish, perfectly complemented by a vibrant cherry tomato sauce. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous dinner parties. With minimal prep and cooking time, this dish proves that healthy eating can be both effortless and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and halve cherry tomatoes. Mince garlic and chop basil.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering.
- Cook the salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the skillet for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and garlic: Carefully flip the salmon, add tomatoes and garlic around it, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Finish with basil: Sprinkle chopped basil over the dish once the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Plate the salmon with bursting tomatoes on top and drizzle with remaining pan juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the finished dish. Swap cherry tomatoes for heirloom varieties or add olives for a briny twist.