Pan-Roasted Salmon With Grapefruit-Cabbage Slaw

A fresh and healthy dish featuring crispy-skinned salmon fillets served with a vibrant slaw of grapefruit, cabbage, and avocado in a tangy yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

5 servings
19 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole large pink grapefruit
  • 1 whole small shallot
  • 5 fillets salmon fillets
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ whole ripe avocado
  • ½ head Savoy cabbage
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • for serving

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine the grapefruit juice and shallot in a small bowl; set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Score the skin side of the salmon and season all over with salt and pepper.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Place the salmon skin side down in the skillet. Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the fillets, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the fish is barely opaque at the center of each fillet, about 4 more minutes. Set aside.

    9 min

  4. 4.

    In a large bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice-shallot mixture, yogurt, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the grapefruit segments, avocado, and cabbage and toss gently to combine; season with salt and pepper. Top the slaw with cilantro and serve alongside the salmon.

    5 min