Jillian Michaels: Eat for Better Health With This Delicious Salmon Dish!

Salmon has a high nutrient profile for a reason. It's full of protein and is a great source of the amino acids you need to build muscle. Plus, it's low in saturated fat and packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It's also a good source of selenium, a mineral that's critical to thyroid function, and vitamin D, which helps preserve muscle.
You can't go wrong with this quick, easy-to-prepare salmon recipe. Not only is it cooked in heart-healthy olive oil, but it's served with a tomato-based salsa rich in lycopene, a powerful cancer-fighting antioxidant. Enjoy this healthy, filling meal any night of the week!

Pan-Seared Salmon With Fennel and Dill Salsa

1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup finely chopped fennel (about 1/2 bulb, stalks trimmed)
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced dill
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound salmon fillet, skinned
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Combine tomato, fennel, onion, dill, red-wine vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

Cut salmon into 4 equal portions and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Cook the salmon, skinned-side up, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the salmon over and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the salmon to finish cooking off the heat until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve immediately with the salsa.

Makes 4 servings.