Pan-seared Salmon With Tomato-basil Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large tomatoes, peeled and seeded*
• salmon fillet
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup dry wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Recipe

• 1 place peeled and seeded* tomatoes in a blender or food processor. process until a chunky purée is formed; set aside.
• 2 season salmon with salt and pepper.
• 3 heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. melt butter and when foam subsides, place salmon, skin-side up in pan. brown on both sides, until fish is just cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets. transfer to plate and hold warm.
• 4 in same skillet, combine puréed tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. simmer until slightly reduced, and sauce is desired consistency. stir in basil. adjust seasoning if necessary.
• 5 place salmon on individual serving plates and pour sauce over the top. serve immediately.