Pan-Seared Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped pineapple
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
4. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, chili powder, and black pepper, stirring well. Sprinkle evenly over fish.
5. Add fish to pan, skin side up. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
6. Serve with pineapple mixture.

For a healthy addition, serve over coconut rice accompanied by a side salad.