Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

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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.

Submitted by Honour232
Updated on July 28, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Salmon:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

Sauce:

  • 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

Directions

  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, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into tomato mixture; add basil. Cook and stir tomato mixture until flavors blend, about 3 minutes.

  3. Place salmon on a plate and top with tomato sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
26g Fat
4g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 492mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.