Salmon With Almonds and Tomato-Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

• 8 (4 ounce)  salmon fillets
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bake almonds in a shallow pan at 350F, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.

2. 2

   Saute onion in hot oil in a skillet 10 minutes or until golden. Stir tomatoes and next 3 ingredients; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, keep warm.

3. 3

   Sprinkle salmon filets with red pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.

4. 4

   broil 6 inches from heat 10 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Serve with tomato mixture; sprinkle with almonds.