Provence, a region in southeastern France, is known for its beautiful scenery, charming towns, and delectable cuisine. Provencal salmon with tomato basil is a classic Provencal dish that combines the flavors of fresh salmon, ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and aromatic herbs. This dish is a perfect way to enjoy the bounty of Provence and is sure to impress your family and friends.
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TOMATO BASIL SALMON
This quick salmon dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a side of sauteed spinach and a glass of pinot noir.
Provided by CHEDDAR97005
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the salmon fillets onto the foil, sprinkle with basil, top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is opaque in the center, and the Parmesan cheese is lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 179.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
PROVENçAL SALMON WITH FENNEL, ROSEMARY AND ORANGE ZEST
In 1998, Mark Bittman and Katy Sparks, then chef of Quilty's in Manhattan, developed this easy recipe for salmon encrusted with fennel seeds, rosemary and orange zest. It's a simple though sophisticated twist on weeknight salmon. A couple things to keep in mind when making this dish: Make sure you use fillets of equal size. Buy skinned salmon fillet from the thick (that is, not the tail) end of the fish then cut across the fillet to make the four pieces. Also, allow the fish to sit for a while after coating to encourage the fragrant seasonings to permeate the flesh of the fish.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Grind fennel seed coarsely in a coffee or spice grinder, and mix it with the rosemary and orange zest. Press this mixture onto the top of each fillet.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the oil or butter called for in the recipe and, when it shimmers, place the fillets, coated side down, in the pan. Cook about 1 minute, or until the spice mixture forms a nicely browned crust.
- Turn the fillets and cook about a minute more, then transfer to the oven. Cook about 4 minutes for rare salmon, 5 to 6 minutes for medium rare and 8 minutes for well done.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 420 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
PROVENçAL TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP
I learned to make this soup years ago when I lived in France. If there are no fresh tomatoes at hand, use canned. The soup is delicious and silky if you thicken it with tapioca.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Stir in half the garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, basil sprigs or leaves and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the water, Parmesan rind and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Add the tapioca or rice, and simmer for another 15 minutes until the tapioca is tender and the soup fragrant. Remove the basil sprigs and Parmesan rind. Puree in a blender in small batches, taking care to place a towel over the top of the blender and hold it down tightly. If you used fresh unpeeled tomatoes and want a silkier soup, put through a strainer, using a spatula or the back of a ladle to push the soup through. Return to the pot, add pepper to taste and adjust salt. Serve garnished with garlic croutons and/or Parmesan, if desired, and slivered basil leaves. If serving cold, refrigerate until chilled.
PROVENCAL SALMON WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
This is a Wolfgang Puck Recipe. It looked delicious so I'm posting it here for save keeping! Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by my3beachbabes
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the sauce several hours or the night before. In a non-reactive mixing bowl, stir together the chopped tomatoes, shallots, basil, lemon zest, olive oil, vinegar, chives, and tarragon. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne. Cover the bowl and leave at room temperature to marinate for several hours or overnight (if your kitchen is very hot, refrigerate.).
- About 1/2 hour before serving time, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil with olive oil. When the oven is hot, switch it to its broiler function. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil, season them with salt and pepper, and arrange them on a baking sheet. Place the salmon under the broiler about 2 inches from the flame and cook until done the top is very lightly browned and the flesh is still slightly pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, taste the sauce and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Spoon a generous amount of the sauce onto the middle of each of 6 heated serving plates. Place the salmon fillets on top of the sauce. Top each fillet with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, passing any remaining sauce separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 122.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 35.7
FRESH BASIL AND TOMATO SALMON
Garden-fresh goodness accents the salmon. Serve with a mixed green salad with a Romano-balsamic vinaigrette.
Provided by atasteofcreole
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Drizzle olive oil onto the prepared pan in an area slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Place tomatoes in a layer on the oiled foil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer basil over top and place salmon on the basil. Squeeze lemon over salmon and season again with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 59.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
PROVENCAL SALMON
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil, sherry vinegar, basil, shallots, tomatoes, lemon rind, chives, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate overnight, unrefrigerated.
- Cut carrots, leek and celery into julienne. Cook them in 1 cup strained court bouillon until tender but still crisp. Drain and reserve.
- Wrap each salmon fillet in foil and poach in court bouillon for approximately 5 minutes. To check the degree of doneness, remove 1 package from the liquid and unwrap. The center should still be slightly pink. To serve, divide julienne of vegetables among serving plates. Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the julienne and top each fillet with a tablespoon of the sauce pistou. Serve remaining sauce separately.
- Slice carrots, celery and leek into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in the bottom of a saucepan.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes.
- Yield: Makes about 2 quarts
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Make and share this Pan-Seared Salmon With Tomato-Basil Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place peeled and seeded* tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Process until a chunky purée is formed; set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and when foam subsides, place salmon, skin-side up in pan. Brown on both sides, until fish is just cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets. Transfer to plate and hold warm.
- In same skillet, combine puréed tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Simmer until slightly reduced, and sauce is desired consistency. Stir in basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Place salmon on individual serving plates and pour sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 376.7, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.8
PROVENCAL CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND BASIL
Serve with some crusty bread.
Provided by Janet Fletcher
Categories Chicken Garlic Herb Olive Tomato Sauté Dinner Basil Summer Bon Appétit Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add chicken, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Cool skillet 2 minutes; return to low heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and wine. Increase heat to medium; bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until tomatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet. Bring mixture to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to plate. Add last 4 ingredients to sauce in skillet. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken; serve.
PROVENCAL SALMON WITH TOMATO BASIL
Steps:
- see above
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the salmon. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
- Cook the salmon until it is just cooked through. Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
- Make sure the tomatoes are ripe and juicy. This will give the sauce a rich, flavorful taste.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to bring out the flavor of the other ingredients.
- Season the dish to taste. Don't be afraid to add more salt, pepper, or herbs if you think it needs it.
- Garnish the dish with fresh basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Provencal salmon with tomato basil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the tomato basil sauce is flavorful and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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