Salmon in Spicy tomato sauce by: Yotam Ottolenghi

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol, and water is a budget-friendly option.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives offer a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often more affordable.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a healthier option, while canned salmon is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Gently place salmon fillets into the sauce, skin-side down.

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with capers.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens