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Salmon with Arugula, Tomato and Caper Sauce

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Start with grilled country bread spread with olive paste, or olivada, available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. Or puree pitted, black, brine-cured olive oil in a processor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
3/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh arugula, basil or Italian parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Olive oil
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler. Brush both sides of salmon with oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil without turning until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Spoon tomato mixture over. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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