Pan-Seared Salmon with Summer Corn and Black Bean Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Tender pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a vibrant summer salsa of sweet corn, black beans, and fresh herbs that celebrate the season’s best flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh corn kernels, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup, rinsed and drained black beans
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
2. Step 2: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges turn opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 cup rinsed black beans, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss gently to combine and season with additional salt if desired.
5. Step 5: Spoon the corn and black bean salsa generously over each salmon fillet and serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of warm fish and fresh salsa.