Spicy Salmon with Tomatoes and Star Anise Recipe

Spicy Salmon with Tomatoes and Star Anise Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (such as Asian)
  • 4 6-ounce wild salmon fillets with skin
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground star anise
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin side down; cook 2 minutes. Cover pan; cook salmon 2 minutes longer. Transfer salmon, skin side down, to baking sheet. Place in oven; cook until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, soy sauce, and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high and cook mixture until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  3. Divide salmon among 4 plates and top with tomato sauce.
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