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Seared Salmon with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Makes: 4 servings

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 bay leaf
4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed, or shrimp
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to become saucy, about 15 minutes.
• Cover, keep warm.
• Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
• Add the salmon fillets and cook, for 3 minutes.
• Turn and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes more.
• Transfer to a serving plate, top with the sauce, and serve.

Nutrition facts per serving: 339 calories, 33g protein, 3g carbohydrate, 21g fat (3g saturated), 1g fiber