Fish: Salmon with Tomatoes and Capers

I realize that most of my recipes have the theme of EASY...but there are also ingredients that I love. Few things are as easy to prepare as fish. Fast and tasty. I tend to eat a lot of salmon, so I am always looking for new ways to serve it. This is not so much of a salmon recipe as a good topper for the fish. Add capers and sun-dried tomatoes, and it is a winner on my table.

Salmon and Tomatoes with Capers

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and chopped
1 tablespoon capers
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 salmon fillets, about 4 to 6 ounces each

Cook: 25 minutes (cooking time) includes both the fish and the topping cook time

PREPARATION
Preheat the grill or broiler
Topper: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and capers, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the balsamic and cook until it has reduced to a syrup, about 3 minutes, and set aside.

Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Grill or broil the fish on each side until it is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Turn only once. Thin fillets take less time, thicker fillets take more. Don't overcook.
Place each fillet on a plate and spoon the tomato mixture over it.

Number of Servings: 4