This pan-seared dish pairs salmon fillet with mixed fresh herbs, chopped, sumac and saffron threads. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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In a bowl, toss orange segments, cucumber, and herbs with lemon juice, remaining sumac, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle salmon with the saffron water (or spoon it over) and let it sizzle 10 seconds in the hot pan to perfume the fish. Plate salmon with the citrus herb salad and finish with a final squeeze of lemon if desired.","cookingInstructions":["Bloom saffron in the hot water and set aside. Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the sumac.","Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon 3 to 4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked to your liking.","In a bowl, toss orange segments, cucumber, and herbs with lemon juice, remaining sumac, and a pinch of salt.","Drizzle salmon with the saffron water (or spoon it over) and let it sizzle 10 seconds in the hot pan to perfume the fish.","Plate salmon with the citrus herb salad and finish with a final squeeze of lemon if desired."],"cuisine":"persian","dietTypes":["Balanced","Heart friendly","Low carb","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"difficulty":"Easy","estimatedMacros":{"protein":40.66400000000001,"carbohydrates":25.417600000000004,"fat":42.58519999999999,"fiber":5.71,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"salmon fillet","grams":185,"calories":385},{"name":"olive oil","grams":18,"calories":159},{"name":"orange segments","grams":134,"calories":63},{"name":"cucumber, diced","grams":118,"calories":18},{"name":"mixed fresh herbs (mint and parsley), chopped","grams":21,"calories":7},{"name":"lemon juice","grams":13,"calories":4},{"name":"sumac","grams":3,"calories":9,"displayAmount":1.26,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"saffron threads","grams":0.08,"calories":0},{"name":"hot water (for saffron)","grams":17,"calories":0},{"name":"salt","grams":2,"calories":0},{"name":"black pepper","grams":0.84,"calories":2,"displayAmount":0.42,"displayUnit":"tsp"}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Dinner Recipes","path":"/recipes/dinner","recipes":[{"id":"por-0054","title":"Tomato Rice with Seared Tuna and Herb Oil","cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["tomato rice","seared fish","one pot","bright"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/por-0054-a.png"},{"id":"aus-0012","title":"Tasmanian Salmon with Dill Potato Salad and Pickled Cucumber","cuisine":"australian","dietTypes":["Balanced","Heart friendly","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","fresh","pan-seared","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/aus-0012-a.png"},{"id":"egy-0038","title":"Air-Fried Turkey Tawook with Tahini Salad","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","air fried","marinated","fresh"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0038-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"isr-0056","title":"Chraime Spicy Fish with Chickpeas","cuisine":"israeli","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["spicy","stovetop","protein rich","saucy"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/isr-0056-a.png"},{"id":"bri-0051","title":"Isle of Man Queenie Scallops with Bacon, Pea Puree, and Lemon Butter","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Low carb","Keto","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["coastal","pan-seared","warm","protein rich","quick"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0051-a.png"},{"id":"bri-0011","title":"Mustard Pork Chops with Braised Cabbage and Apple","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Low carb","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","warm","pan-seared","comfort food","autumn","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0011-a.png"}]}]}
