Grilled Salmon with Melted Tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for rubbing
- 10 jalapenos, thinly sliced crosswise and seeded
- 4 pounds ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
- Salt
- One 4 1/2-pound salmon fillet in one piece, with skin
- Freshly ground pepper
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the 6 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the jalapenos in an even layer and cook over moderately low heat, without stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapenos to a plate.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook over high heat until they release their juices, about 4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl.
- Boil the tomato juices over high heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, adding any accumulated juices from the bowl.
- Return the tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt.
- Meanwhile, light a grill.
- Spread out a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil that's 12 inches longer than the salmon fillet.
- Set the salmon in the center of the foil, skin side up, and rub it with olive oil.
- Using the short ends of the foil as handles, carefully set the salmon on the grill.
- Cook over moderate heat for 6 minutes.
- Transfer the salmon to a work surface.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillet onto a fresh double layer of foil so it is skin side down.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the salmon to the grill and cook over low heat until the salmon is just opaque throughout, about 10 minutes longer.
- Spoon the tomatoes and their juices onto a long serving platter.
- Using 2 long spatulas, carefully slide the salmon filet onto the tomatoes, leaving the skin behind, if desired.
- Top the salmon with the jalapenos and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, jalapenos, beefsteak tomatoes, salt, salmon, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-salmon-melted-tomatoes (may not work)