One Pan Seared Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

Easy low carb one pan, minimal effort, and max flavor!  Seared salmon with burst cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a zesty finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests!

One Pan Seared Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp  Extra Virgin Olive Oil @Pompeian 
• ½ pint yellow cherry tomatoes
• ½ pint red cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup red onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 sprig thyme, plus extra for garnish
• Zest of ½ lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: Sliced jalapeno

Instructions:

1. Cook Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side up, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside and cover.
2. Make Sauce: Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Cook cherry tomatoes until they burst and char, about 10 minutes. Stir in onions, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Finish: Return salmon to the skillet. Spoon sauce over and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top and garnish with thyme.