BAKED TOMATO AND BALSAMIC SALMON

Ingredients

4 – 6 salmon fillets, skinless

Salt and black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

2 cans whole tomatoes

3 – 4 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp Italian seasoning

3 – 4 blades shadon beni

1 oz butter or margarine

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of cayenne or pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and lime juice. Let marinate for half hour.
2. Using your hands squeeze the tomatoes, crushing them into smaller chunks.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium high heat.
4. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute being careful not to let it burn. Add the tomatoes and mix well.
5. Add the balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, shadon beni, Worcestershire sauce, pepper if using and a little salt and pepper. Mix well and let cook for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let cool.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
7. Pour enough sauce in the dish to cover the bottom. Place the salmon in one layer in the dish. Cover with the remaining sauce.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 – 20 minutes or just until the salmon is cooked. Remove and serve.