Salmon with Warm Shallot Tomato Basil Salsa
This delicious salmon is made in 30 minutes and it's topped with a warm shallot tomato basil salsa with tons of flavor! It's made with a little balsamic vinegar and fresh basil and makes a great, light dinner served with a salad or rice!
Ingredients
For the salsa
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus extra for serving
- salt and pepper to taste
For the salmon
- 1-1 1/2 pounds salmon filet
- drizzle of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- zest of half a lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
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Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. Add garlic and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the tomatoes, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes have broken down. Add the balsamic and cook for an additional two minutes. Once finished, stir in chopped basil.
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To make the salmon, preheat broiler to high. Place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, lemon zest, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
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Broil for 6-8 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. This will vary depending on the thickness of your filet. Once finished, serve with the warm salsa and extra chopped basil!