Garlic Salmon with Sweet Onion Relish

Sweet onion relish is the perfect accompaniment to this perfectly cooked garlic salon filet.

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground mixed peppercorns
• 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup chopped oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 (6 ounces each) skinned salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup toasted broken walnuts
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or regular salt)

Directions:

In small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic and peppercorns and set aside. Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sun-dried tomatoes and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, brush salmon with garlic olive oil and place on broiler pan about 4 inches from heat. Broil 5 to 8 minutes, turning after 3 minutes and brushing both sides of salmon again with garlic oil. Stir balsamic vinegar, walnuts and basil leaves into onions. Season with salt to taste. Serve onion relish alongside salmon.

Number of Servings: Serves 4.

Notes from the Cook: For easier clean up, lay a sheet of foil inside broiler pan to catch drippings. Also use a sheet of foil atop broiler pan, using knife to cut slits in foil where broiler pan slots are.