Mediterranean Salmon with White Beans

One of my favorite types of fish is salmon...its so good for you and there's a lot that you can do with it. This is one way that I like to cook it and serve it over a tomato/bean mixture. You could also cook the salmon in individual foil pouches with the tomato/bean mixture and steam the fish rather than pan searing the fish. Either way would be delicious! This meal cost about $12-$15 depending on the amount and quality of fish that you purchase. This recipe came from Southern Living and is approximately 375 calories per serving...that includes the tomato/bean mixture as well. ENJOY!!!


Ingredients

• 1 Medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 Cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 1 Cup halved grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

Directions

1. 1. Saut onion in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes or until slightly softened. Add beans, olives, and tomatoes; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in basil.
2. 2. Sprinkle salmon fillets evenly with salt and pepper. Cook salmon in a large nonstick skillet in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot oil over medium high heat 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily. Spoon bean mixture evenly over salmon fillets, and serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.