Farm Stands. One of the best parts of summer time, filled with fresh fruit and produce that's locally grown. Being home means that the veggies and fruit are overflowing in my house, since my mom always stocks up on my favorites. Tonight I took dinner into my own hands to give my mom a break, and the mountain of tomatoes on the counter were my inspiration. I decided to go with a simple yet savory broiled salmon topped with olive oil, salt, pepper, and tomato. My parents' dish had fresh mozzarella (RIP to the days I could eat that, but I substituted one piece of salmon with my favorite Go Veggie "cheese" to test it out! Total cooking time was less than a half hour, perfect for your busy Monday night!
Tomato Topped Salmon
6 salmon filets defrosted (cook more or less according to your family size and want for leftovers)
1 large tomato sliced
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oregano/Basil
(My dad hates 'green things' so I could not use these, but I think they'd enhance the dish!)
Mozzarella/Go Veggie "Cheese" (Optional)
1. Spray dish (I used a pyrex baking dish) with a bit of oil
- I didn't want any sticking/burning on the edges where the salmon was!
2. Turn oven on to broil high, make sure oven rack is close to the top
3. Pour a little bit of olive oil on EACH salmon filet, flip over and repeat
4. Season each salmon filet with salt and pepper (and any additional spices you prefer)
5. Broil salmon for 10 minutes, flip over and broil for another 8 minutes
6. Take salmon out of the oven, top with tomato slices, "cheese", and additional seasoning
7. Broil for three minutes, OR YOU WILL BURN THE CHEESE, I kind of did as you will see below...
Serve up this savory dish with a side of quinoa/GF pasta/zoodles and a veggie of your choice!
Tomato Topped Salmon
6 salmon filets defrosted (cook more or less according to your family size and want for leftovers)
1 large tomato sliced
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oregano/Basil
(My dad hates 'green things' so I could not use these, but I think they'd enhance the dish!)
Mozzarella/Go Veggie "Cheese" (Optional)
1. Spray dish (I used a pyrex baking dish) with a bit of oil
- I didn't want any sticking/burning on the edges where the salmon was!
2. Turn oven on to broil high, make sure oven rack is close to the top
3. Pour a little bit of olive oil on EACH salmon filet, flip over and repeat
4. Season each salmon filet with salt and pepper (and any additional spices you prefer)
5. Broil salmon for 10 minutes, flip over and broil for another 8 minutes
6. Take salmon out of the oven, top with tomato slices, "cheese", and additional seasoning
7. Broil for three minutes, OR YOU WILL BURN THE CHEESE, I kind of did as you will see below...
Serve up this savory dish with a side of quinoa/GF pasta/zoodles and a veggie of your choice!
| I made two variations of this dish, cause I was unsure if I would like it topped with "cheese". My favorite lactose free cheese is Go Veggie brand, pictured here in the Parmesan, Mozarella, & Romano blend. It tastes almost just like the real thing but melts and stretches 100% like the real deal! As for cheese alternatives go, this is the best kind out there. I've tried a few others, and while I won't name brand bash, they were disgusting! | 
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