Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives
Salmon grilled to perfection, with a Greek touch to it: olives and tomato sauce!
RATING
SERVES
6
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
20 min
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup 300 gr. ripe tomatoes, seeded, cut into small cubes
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 12 Kalamata or other black olives, preferably Greek pitted
- ¼ cup fresh thyme chopped
- A few thyme sprigs or sage or other herb, for garnish
- 2 tbsp capers drained
- 2 large garlic cloves cut into thin slices
- 6 salmon fillets or steaks 180 gr. each
- Mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, 4 tablespoons olive oil, olives, thyme, capers, and garlic. Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
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Turn on the oven grill (medium to high heat) or prepare the barbecue.
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Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a medium bowl, whisk a little bit of oil with mustard, ground pepper, and a bit of minced garlic.
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Spread the fresh thyme in an ovenproof pan. Place salmon fillets or steaks over it. Brush the salmon fillets with the mustard sauce and then grill.
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Serve with the tomato, olives, thyme, capers, and garlic.
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