Tomato-Basil Salmon Steaks Recipe

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My family has always been big on seafood, and this pan-fried salmon went over really well! The fresh tomato and basil topping complement the fillets beautifully.

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Tomato-Basil Salmon Steaks Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 large plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked linguine

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook salmon in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, cook and stir onion until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, basil, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully return salmon to the pan. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with linguine. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 salmon steak with about 1/3 cup sauce (calculated without linguine) equals 407 calories, 25 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 35 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato-Basil Salmon Steaks in Country Extra May 2008, p51