Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

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Description

A little twist on your basic salmon recipe. It’s healthy, delicious, and a real crowd pleaser! Make extra because everyone will want seconds! This recipe goes great over couscous. If you are like me and love tomatoes, add 1 cup instead of 1/2 cup.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook salmon in the hot oil until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork
  2. 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant
  4. about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook until heated through
  5. about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into tomato mixture; add basil. Cook and stir tomato mixture until flavors blend
  6. about 3 minutes.
  7. Place salmon on a plate and top with tomato sauce.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 2

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