Gemini Fish Market

• 2 tomatoes , seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil , thinly sliced
• 1 small garlic clove , minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Directions:

1. 1

Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of pepper.

1. 2

Sprinkle the salmon with cumin and remaining salt and pepper. heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the salmon and cook 4 minutes. Turn salmon and cook 1 minute longer. Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium and cook until the salmon is just opaque in the center and flakes easily, 2-3 minutes.

1. 3

Transfer salmon to serving plates and add the tomato mixture to skillet. Increase the heat to high and cook until the mixture is warm, 1-2 minutes. Spoon relish over the salmon.

Cod is my go-to fish, as everyone in the family enjoys it. Being a mild-flavored fish, cod is easy to prepare with all kinds of ingredients. This time, cod is matched with sliced zucchini and sweet grape tomatoes, along with fresh mint and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Simple yet delicious.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 6-ounce pieces cod
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch salt and pepper
• ½ pound zucchini, halved lengthwise then sliced
• ½ pound grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Lay cod pieces on tray. Brush each piece with olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cook fish for 8-10 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sauté zucchini and tomato halves for 5 minutes. Add mint and vinegar and cook for one more minute.