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Salmon in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Salmon in Spicy Tomato Sauce - moist, flaky salmon fillets simmered in a rich, flavorful and spicy tomato sauce. Comes ready in no time! A perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Course Main
Cuisine Fusion
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 511kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive or canola oil
  • 4 6-8ounce 2 pounds salmon.
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
  • ½ small onion
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley

Instructions

  • Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium, heat oil until shimmering. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and add to the skillet, skin side down. Cook over high heat until the skin begins to brown, about 2 -3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside
  • In a food processor blend tomato sauce, onions, garlic, curry, white pepper, paprika, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper and parsley until puree with remaining oil.
  • Add puree tomato sauce to the skillet, using a wooden spoon scrape any bits of fish sticking to the pan, bring to a boil, let it simmer for about 5 minutes, add the salmon continue simmering until cooked through . This may take about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove and serve with side of vegetables bread or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2.8mg