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A skillet with salmon and tomato sauce.

Salmon in Tomato Sauce

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 10
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

When you serve this healthy salmon dinner, friends and family will think you cooked for hours. It has just a few ingredients and a short list of prep steps, but it looks like it took all day.

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb (500 g) Salmon fillets skinless
  • 2 tbsp  Olive oil
  • 4 large Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 med Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups (450 g) Fresh tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot paprika
  • 1 tsp  Cumin powder (I used 1 tsp)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp  Black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Broth or stock
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley Chopped

Instructions

  • Sauté - In a large skillet, Add olive oil and onions and saute until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
    2 tbsp  Olive oil, 4 large Garlic cloves, 1 med Onion
  • Spices - Add the bay leaves, spices, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
    2 cups Fresh tomatoes, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Hot paprika, 1 tsp  Cumin powder
  • Simmer - Cover the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes. Then, mash the softened tomatoes with a vegetable masher. Add the broth or stock and simmer for 5 minutes more.
    2 lb Salmon fillets
  • Fish - Add the stock or broth and combine well. Then, gently place the fish pieces in the tomato sauce, making sure to tuck them into the sauce.
    1 cup Broth
  • Simmer - Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Flip the fish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some cilantro or parsley. Cover the pan and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes until the fish is ready.
    1 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp  Black pepper
  • Garnish - When done, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
    ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley

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