Basil Caper Salmon

Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 salmon filets (skin-on is fine)
- about 8 basil leaves – chopped
- 1 Tbsp capers – chopped
- 1 shalot – chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (1 for the pan, 1 for the topping)
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- fresh ground pepper
Directions:

1. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Add the salmon and let it cook skin-side down first for about 3 min.  Then flip and cook for 3 more min or until desired well-ness is achieved.
2. While the salmon is cooking, combine the other ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.
3. Serve the fish with the topping on top.
4. Enjoy!

Broiled Tilapia with Tomato Caper Sauce

In our home, we are trying to start the New Year off right with some healthy dishes! I know everyone quotes resolutions of "loose weight" and "eat healthy" and "exercise"... and I figure, why not us too! I think we eat fairly healthy any ways (I strive for many veggies on the plate, and I ALWAYS limit the butters and salts), so we are basically half way there! And what's better then making a goal? Making an accomplish-able goal! WOO!

(by skinnytaste.com)
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 oz) tilapia filets
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 shallots, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped (or some left over marinara sauce works great!)
2 tbsp capers
1/4 cup white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
salt and fresh pepper

Directions:
Brush fish with 1 tbsp olive and season with salt and pepper.

In a medium sauté pan, heat remaining olive oil. Add garlic and shallots and sauté on medium-low about 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add wine and sauté until wine reduces, about 5 minutes. Add capers and sauté an additional minute.

Meanwhile, set broiler to low and place fish about 8 inches from the flame. Broil until fish is cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Place fish on a platter and top with tomato caper sauce.



Husband said: This one's a keeper! Yummmm!