Salmon On Moroccan Melted Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Salmon On Moroccan Melted Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped green salad olives*; 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; Hot cooked couscous

Servings: persons

1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped green salad olives*
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Hot cooked couscous

1
Combine tomato, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2
Sprinkle salmon with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden on both sides but not cooked through, turning once. Transfer fish to a plate.
3
Add onion to skillet; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato mixture; cook for 4 minutes or until liquid begins to thicken, stirring constantly. Gently place salmon on top of tomato mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with hot cooked couscous.
4
*The green pitted salad olives (not to be confused with pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives) have a similar flavor to--and may be substituted with--ripe black olives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Salmon On Moroccan Melted Tomatoes 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.

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Salmon On Moroccan Melted Tomatoes

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