Salmon Balsamico
If you’re always looking for new ways to “dress up” salmon without having to fuss, just whip up this super-quick fresh tomato-balsamic topping and bake. Serve over brown rice, quinoa or spaghetti squash along with your favorite “greens,” and in less than 45 minutes, you’ll have another great “MPM Dinner in a Flash” on the table!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
Topping
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes if using cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced
Salmon
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet divided into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9 x 11- inch baking pan with olive oil spray.
- Topping: in a food processor, using on and off turns, process all topping ingredients until finely chopped. (can also use a blender or “Magic Bullet”)
- Salmon: Place salmon pieces in baking dish. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake salmon for 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread topping evenly over fillets.
- Continue baking for 8 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and salmon flakes with a fork. Carefully turn each salmon piece on its side; remove skin. (topping will adhere) Drizzle with lemon; sprinkle with grated cheese, if using. Serve immediately or cover and chill for later use.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: topping may be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. (toss before using) Leftover salmon may be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.
This dish is wonderful with a main course salad. Try serving the salmon warmed or chilled over mixed greens or fresh spinach leaves with a light vinaigrette. If possible, chose wild salmon over farmed. Other fish fillets such as tilapia, snapper, mahi mahi, halibut, etc. would be equally delicious. (Baking time may need to be adjusted according to thickness of fish.)
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