Grilled Salmon With Onion-Honey Compote

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat broiler to high and make sure it is very clean.

2. Step 2

   In a saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of the butter, add the onions and cook briefly until wilted. Add the vinegar, wine, cloves, bay leaf, honey and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook over medium high heat, stirring often until the liquid is mostly evaporated. Add the remaining butter, blend well and keep warm.

3. Step 3

   In a small saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, tossing and shaking. Blend well, cook for one minute. Do not overcook. Keep warm.

4. Step 4

   Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, brush with the remaining olive oil on both sides. Brush the broiler rack with oil. Place the salmon fillets skin side up on the rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat, cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn on the skin side and cook for 3 minutes more for rare steaks. If desired, cook a little longer. Do not overcook.

5. Step 5

   To serve, warm the plates and remove the skin from the salmon if desired. Place on the centers of the plates equal portions of the onion compote and place a fish fillet over each portion. Divide the tomato sauce equally around them. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve hot with leaf spinach.