Provencal Salmon With Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Provencal Salmon With Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 shallots, minced; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped; 1/2 lemon, zest of; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon; salt & freshly ground black pepper; cayenne pepper; extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 sprigs fresh basil (to garnish); 6 (6 ounce) fillets fresh salmon

Servings: persons

4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
2 shallots, minced
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
1/2 lemon, zest of
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh basil (to garnish)
6 (6 ounce) fillets fresh salmon

1
Make the sauce several hours or the night before. In a non-reactive mixing bowl, stir together the chopped tomatoes, shallots, basil, lemon zest, olive oil, vinegar, chives, and tarragon. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne. Cover the bowl and leave at room temperature to marinate for several hours or overnight (if your kitchen is very hot, refrigerate.).
2
About 1/2 hour before serving time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil with olive oil. When the oven is hot, switch it to its broiler function. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, and arrange them on a baking sheet. Place the salmon under the broiler about 2 inches from the flame and cook until done the top is very lightly browned and the flesh is still slightly pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, taste the sauce and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings to taste.
3
Spoon a generous amount of the sauce onto the middle of each of 6 heated serving plates. Place the salmon fillets on top of the sauce. Top each fillet with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, passing any remaining sauce separately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped, 2 shallots, minced, 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped, 1/2 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Provencal Salmon With Tomato Basil Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Provencal Salmon With Tomato Basil Sauce

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