Mediterranean-Twist Salmon

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Place salmon on a plate and top with tomato sauce.