Seared Salmon with Artichoke Salsa

For a healthy meal that's also tasty, try this simple recipe.

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Ingredients:

Salsa:

1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichokes
1 cup chopped vine ripe tomatoes
3 Tbsp. minced shallots
1 Tbsp. capers
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Salmon:

2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (6 to 8-oz.) salmon fillets, skin on

Instructions:

To make the salsa, combine all of the ingredients together, mix well and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl in the olive oil, and place salmon in hot pan, skin-side down and sear until skin is crisp. Salmon should turn pinkish-white 1/4 inch around the edge. Place the salmon in oven for approximately 5 minutes to finish cooking.

To serve, place the salmon in the center of plate and top with artichoke salsa. Serve with potatoes or rice.