Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Basil

 This was simple yet so delicious!  The perfect dish for summer with garden fresh basil and tomatoes - yum!!  Jeff wasn't in the mood to grill so we just made this in the oven and it was fabulous - moist and delicious!

Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Basil

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole salmon fillet, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/3 C. plus 1/4 C. fresh basil, sliced thin
1-2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced (we used 1)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preheat grill to medium.* 

Mash minced garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the side of a chef's knife or spoon until a paste forms.  Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oil.

Check the salmon for pin bones and remove if necessary.  Measure out a piece of heavy duty foil (or a double layer of regular foil) large enough for the salmon fillet.  Coat the foil with cooking spray.  Place the salmon skin-side down on the foil and spread the garlic mixture all over it.  Sprinkle with 1/3 cup basil.  Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Transfer the salmon on the foil to the grill.  Grill until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes.  Use two large spatulas to slide the salmon from the foil to a serving platter.  Serve the salmon sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.

*If you prefer, you can make this in the oven.  Preheat the oven to 425°.  Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray and place the salmon on the tray, skin side down.  Proceed with the rest of the recipe as directed, until salmon is done.  

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