Grilled Salmon with Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Grilled Salmon with Sicilian Tomato Sauce. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are grilled to tender perfection, then topped with a tangy, savory sauce inspired by the bold flavors of Sicily. This sauce combines sweet bursts of roasted cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, zesty capers, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes, all elevated with the freshness of basil and a bright squeeze of lemon. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious seafood lovers. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a light salad to complete this effortlessly elegant meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Step 3
Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin-side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and set aside.
Step 4
While the salmon is grilling, prepare the Sicilian tomato sauce. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 6
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down.
Step 7
Roughly chop the kalamata olives and add them to the skillet along with the capers and red chili flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 8
Thinly slice the fresh basil and stir it into the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper as needed.
Step 9
Plate each grilled salmon fillet and spoon the Sicilian tomato sauce generously over the top.
Step 10
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with additional basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1058.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1816.3 |
| Total Fat 143.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4576.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.3g | |
| Protein 108.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 192.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 850.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories