Salmon Caponata

Name: Salmon Caponata
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried; 1/2 pound sliced onions; 1 pound coarsely chopped tomatoes; 1/2 pound red or yellow pepper strips; 2 tablespoons rinsed capers; 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 8 to 12 ounces salmon fillet

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 3(14)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

2tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
½pound sliced onions
1pound coarsely chopped tomatoes
½pound red or yellow pepper strips
2tablespoons rinsed capers
1teaspoon minced garlic in oil
¼cup red-wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 to 12ounces salmon fillet

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Preparation

Step 1
Remove leaves from stems of fresh thyme.
Step 2
In large covered skillet cook onions, tomatoes, peppers, capers, garlic, vinegar, thyme and freshly ground black pepper over high heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Wash and drain fish. Cook the fish according to the inch rule: Measure fish at thickest part and cook 10 minutes per inch. Place the fish on the vegetables in the skillet. Cover with some of the vegetable mixture. Cover skillet and cook fish as directed.

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