SALMON WITH SALSA FRESCA

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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large fresh ripe tomatoes (or 3 or 4 ripe plum tomatoes), cored and diced
1/2 large white onion, peeled and minced
1/4 habanero or jalapeno chili, stemmed, seeded and minced, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro or flat leaf parsley leaves
1 lime, juiced (or more)
1 salmon fillet, about 1 1/2 lb, preferably with skin on

Steps:

Start charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and grill rack about 4 inches from heat source. Or, heat oven to 500 degrees.
Chop tomatoes and combine them in bowl with onion, chili, cilantro, lime juice and some salt. Set aside.
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. If grilling, rub fish with a little oil as well; put it on grill, skin side down, and let it sit for 4-5 minute, then turn once. Cook for abut 3 minutes more, until medium rare.
If roasting, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat for a minute. Add oil and, a few seconds later, salmon, skin side up. Sear for a minute, then transfer to oven and roast until medium rare, about 10 minutes. Allow to rest for a minute or so, then remove skin. Turn over and serve, passing salsa at table.