Salmon in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Salmon in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Salmon in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Sick of the same old lemon dill salmon? Try this super easy recipe. The same is seared then finished off in a spicy tomato sauce. If you would like the sauce to be real spicy, substitute a habanero for the cayenne pepper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Caribbean, West African
Keyword: african, Caribbean, fish, main course, West African
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 3 salmon fillets 6-8 oz each
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Spicy Tomato Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 large tomato about 1 cups worth
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, add all of the tomato sauce ingredients.
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  • Purée until smooth.
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  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat up cooking oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Sear the salmon fillets for 2 minutes a side. Set aside.
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  • In the same pan, add the tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
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  • Add the salmon fillets back to the sauce.
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  • Cook for 8-10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
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  • Serve with steamed rice.
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