Pan-Seared Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
A comforting skillet dinner featuring golden pan-seared salmon nestled with juicy cherry tomatoes and soft mozzarella, finished with fresh herbs and olive oil.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets, 4 pieces (6 ounces each)
- Cherry tomatoes, 2 cups
- Fresh mozzarella balls, 8 ounces
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves, 3 minced
- Fresh oregano or basil, 2 tablespoons chopped
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook undisturbed until golden.
- Flip the salmon, add garlic and cherry tomatoes, and cook until tomatoes soften.
- Gently add mozzarella balls and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Remove from heat and allow flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Pat the salmon dry before cooking for better searing.
- Add mozzarella at the end to keep it soft and creamy.
- Fresh herbs add the best flavor when added just before serving.