Salmon With Tomato And Olive Salsa Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO-OLIVE SALSA AND POBLANOS

Steps:

• Step 1: Make the Veracruz tomato-olive salsa (recipe follows).
• Step 2: Set 2 poblano peppers and 1 small red bell pepper on stove directly over the gas flame. Cook, turning often, until skin blisters and blackens on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the grill or 6 inches from the element of a heated broiler, turning often until skin blisters and blackens, about 5 to 8 minutes.)
• Step 3: Let peppers cool, then slip off charred skin with your hands. Rinse briefly under cool water. Remove the core and seeds and pat dry. Cut into 1/4-inch strips, then cut strips crosswise into thirds.
• Step 4: Preheat a gas grill to medium-hot. Or, prepare a charcoal grill for direct cooking and let coals burn until they are covered with gray ash, then spread coals in an even layer.
• Step 5: In a bowl in the microwave, heat 2 cups of the Veracruz tomato-olive salsa until it is hot, about 2 minutes.
• Step 6: Brush 2 pounds salmon fillets (each about 1 1/2 inches thick, rinsed, patted dry) generously on all sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Step 7: Grill fish, skin side up, 6 inches from heat source, until the fish releases easily from the grill grates, about 6 minutes. Use a thin metal spatula to gently flip the fish. Grill until the salmon is nearly firm when pressed with a finger, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a large platter.
• Step 8: Pour the warm salsa over the fish. Sprinkle with roasted pepper pieces and parsley leaves. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
• Step 1: To a food processor or blender, add 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced fire-roasted tomatoes with their liquid. Process with 4 on/off turns to roughly chop. Do not puree.
• Step 2: Transfer the tomatoes to medium-size bowl. Add 1/2 cup finely-chopped white onion, 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives, 2 tablespoons finely-chopped drained pickled jalapenos (or 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh jalapeno), 2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers (optional), 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Step 3: Serve salsa at room temperature.

SALMON WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SALSA

Steps:

• Place salmon, skin side down, on a piece of foil.
• Trim foil so it is slightly larger than fillet.
• Rub salmon with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• With lid down, cook salmon over medium heat on natural gas barbecue for 10 - 12 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve with Tomato and Olive Salsa.

SALMON WITH WARM TOMATO-OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil and lightly brush with olive oil. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, the honey, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Put the salmon, skin-side down, on the prepared pan and brush the tops and sides with the honey glaze. Broil until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, then mash into a paste with the flat side of a large knife. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar, the olives and garlic paste in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the tomatoes, celery and mint. Season with salt and toss to combine. Serve with the salmon. Per serving: Calories 433; Fat 26 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 97 mg; Sodium 982 mg; Carbohydrate 10 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 38 g

SALMON FILLET WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine salsa ingredients (tomatoes through black pepper).
• Mix well and chill.
• Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet and coat it with olive oil.
• Saute salmon fillet, skin side up, until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
• Turn fillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until it is opaque throughout. (about 5 minutes).
• Cut fillet diagonally into 4 slices.
• Serve with Tomato Salsa.

SALMON WITH BREADCRUMB, OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix black and green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, butter, rosemary and thyme in medium bowl. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, then breadcrumbs.
• Butter large baking sheet. Place salmon fillets on prepared sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard over each. Pack 1/4 of breadcrumb mixture onto each mustard-coated fillet. Bake until fillets are just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.
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BAKED SALMON WITH BLACK OLIVE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place salmon, skin side down, on foil-covered baking sheet.
• Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over salmon.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until salmon flakes easily with fork.