North Africa! Silver, turquoise, white marble, with many other colors jut thrown on top!! I love north Africa and its cuisine does not disappoint! Colorful and aromatic describes it succinctly! The flavors in this salmon dish will hit the spot on a weekday night. Forget boring food, this is fast and easy and delivers flavor!! A promise of flavor is always what I give you!
WINE NOTE: Cotes De Provence seems to really compliment this dish, with it dry but aromatic flavors meeting the cinnamon and mint. A stoney Vouvray may also match or a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. !
1/2 tsp salt
1/2tp fresh ground pepper
4 salmon fillets
1 3/4 cups chopped red onion (UK about 3-4 red onions)
4 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes(UK 725g)
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp capers
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup copped fresh mint (UK half a pack)
3 tbsp chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
Mint sprigs (optional)
Sprinkle 1/4 tp each of salt & pepper on the salmon
Spray a non stick skillet and heat on a medium high heat.
Cook the salmon approx 2 minutes each side until lightly browned.
Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
put the onion and ginger in the skillet and saute for 2 minutes. Add the remaining salt, tomato and next 6 ingredients and then cook for 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
Return the salmon to the skillet and nestle it ito the tomato mixture. Cook for 3 minuets until salmon is cooked medium rare.
Remove the salmon and stir in the chopped mint and cilantro.
Place the tomato mixture on each plate and place the salmon fillet on top.
Garnish with mint sprigs.
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