the only meal i've mastered

Salmon with Warm Tomato Basil Oil

Salmon 

6 pieces of salmon, about 5 ounces/140 g each, or 1 large filet 

Salt and pepper 

Olive oil  

Tomato Basil Oil 

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 

1 x tomato, seeded and finely diced 

1 handful shredded basil leaves Salt and pepper to season 

Salmon 

Heat the oven to 325°F/160°C. 

Pat the salmon dry with paper towel, and season with salt and pepper. 

Put the fish on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. 

Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a saucepan. 

Take it from the heat and stir in the tomato and basil. Season with salt and pepper. 

Take the fish from the oven and shift it onto a serving platter. Spoon the warm tomato basil oil over. Serve.

Thanks to Laura Calder from French Food at Home on the Food Network Canada

(I like it with lightly grilled asparagus.)