Salmon With Roasted Tomatoes And Shallots Food

SALMON WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallots, garlic, oregano, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Toss to coat.
• Roast, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Place salmon, skin side down, on top of the tomato-shallot mixture. Sprinkle salmon with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Use two large pancake turners to transfer the salmon to a cutting board.
• Reserve two-thirds of the cooked salmon for another meal (see Tip).
• If desired, use the turners to lift the salmon meat off the skin and onto a large platter; discard skin. Serve the remaining salmon with the tomato-shallot mixture.

PAN-ROASTED SALMON WITH BLACK PLUM, PEACH, AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, basil leaves, and pepper flakes, partially cover, and cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Uncover, stir in the plums, peaches, and tomatoes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the sugar and cook until melted. Stir in the vinegar and cook on low heat until the fruits are completely soft, stirring occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or the jar of an electric blender and puree until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
• Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil. Season it with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and pan roast it until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook the second side for the same amount of time for medium-rare, or 5 minutes for medium. Remove and serve each fillet with a generous spoonful of fruit salsa drizzled on top. Pass the remaining salsa at the table.

WHOLE ROASTED SHALLOTS AND POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
• In a large baking tray mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (you can leave the balsamic vinegar out if you don't have any or don't like it), add the whole twigs of rosemary.
• Add the shallots and potatoes, stir so everything gets coated well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Roast, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender. Depending on the size of the vegetables and your oven, they might take a little less or longer, according to some reviews it might be worth checking after about 45 minutes.
• Stir once or twice while roasting.