Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Salmon, Garlic & Capers

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   Drain the capers if packed in vinegar; soak, rinse, and drain if packed in salt.

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   Chop them fine.

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   Turn the oven on to 400.

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   Remove the salmon's skin, any loose membranes, and carefully pick out all bones.

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   Cut the fish into very small diced pieces and put in a bowl together with 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chopped parsley, garlic, capers, 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs, salt and several grindings of black pepper.

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   Toss thoroughly.

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   Wash the tomatoes, cut them horizontally in half, and scoop out all the seeds and the centers to make a cup-like hollow.

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   Pat the inside of the tomatoes with a paper towel to soak up excess juice, then stuff them with the salmon mixture, pressing it down lightly as you do so.

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   There should be enough to form a mound.

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    Sprinkle the tops with the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with remaining olive oil, holding back a few drops of the olive oil to grease the bottom of a baking pan.

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    Place the tomatoes on the baking pan and bake in the upper level of the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the salmon stuffing has formed a light golden crust.

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    Serve not piping hot, but lukewarm.

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    They are also good later, at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.