Salmon in Tomato Sauce

Salmon in Tomato Sauce

from veenaazmanov.com
30 min

Friends and family will think you cooked for hours when you serve up this healthy salmon dinner. It has just a few ingredients and a short list of prep steps but looks like it took all day.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Salmon fillets (skinless)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 large Garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 med Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups Fresh tomatoes (finely chopped )
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Hot paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder ((I used 1 tsp) )
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Broth (or stock)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley (Chopped) Add vegetables like zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper, or mushrooms! (Optional )

Directions

  1. 1

    Saute - Add olive oil and onions over medium heat in a large skillet. and saute until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more Pro tip - Adding a slight caramelization to the onions will enhance the flavor of this dish.

  2. 2

    Spices - Add the bay leaves, spices, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Simmer - Cover the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes. Then, mash the softened tomatoes with a vegetable masher. Add the broth/stock and simmer for 5 minutes more. Pro tip - Mashing the tomatoes will make a smooth sauce that will be soaked into the fish beautifully.

  4. 4

    Fish - Add the stock/broth and combine well. Then, gently place the fish pieces in the tomato sauce making sure to tuck them into the sauce.

  5. 5

    Simmer - Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Flip the fish and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some cilantro or parsley. Cover the pan and cook another 5 to 8 minutes until the fish is ready.

  6. 6

    Garnish - When done, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!