Saucy Salmon Dinner

Makes 4 servings

Cooked in a fresh tomato sauce and garnished with garlic, balsamic vinegar and a touch of fresh thyme, this salmon is as delicious as it is fast to make! The cherry tomato sauce provides a unique combination of flavors that will leave you wanting more. To truly enjoy this dish, serve on top of cooked couscous to soak up any remaining juices, and watch your kids quickly develop a love for seafood!

INGREDIENTS

2 pt. cherry tomatoes (about 20 oz. or a total of 4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 (5- to 6-oz.) salmon fillets, skin on
Cooked couscous, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon of oil, vinegar, thyme, ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Blend well until saucy; set aside.
2. Use a clean paper towel or cloth to pat each salmon fillet dry on both sides to prevent fillet from sticking to the pan. Season both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Add the salmon, skin side down, to the pan and press down firmly so the skin touches the pan uniformly and browns smoothly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, gently pressing the fish down occasionally, until cooked nearly halfway up from the bottom, 6–9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Remove the salmon fillets and place skin side up on a plate.
4. Add the tomato mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer. Return the salmon to the pan, skin side up, and spoon some of the sauce over the fillets. Cover and simmer for 2–5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
5. Serve the salmon on a bed of cooked couscous, with lots of sauce poured over the top.

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Meals on a Budget cookbook here