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Kinamatisang Salmon

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Kinamatisang Salmon

Kinamatisang Salmon pairs crisp-seared salmon with a chunky, basil-scented tomato sauce.

55 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Kinamatisang Salmon

  • 3 large salmon steaks, 200 to 250 g each
  • 2 cans Italian-style chopped tomatoes, 400 g each
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 handful basil, roughly torn
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking

How to cook Kinamatisang Salmon

  1. 1.Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in a heavy pan over high heat with near-smoking oil until golden and crisp on both sides; set aside.
  2. 2.Add more olive oil if needed, then sauté garlic and onion until soft. Add fresh tomatoes, sugar, and basil; cook until softened.
  3. 3.Stir in canned tomatoes and oregano. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4.Add red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon in an ovenproof dish and cover with sauce.
  5. 5.Bake at 230°C for 10 minutes, until salmon is cooked through, then serve immediately.
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