Pan-Seared Trout With Italian-Style Salsa

                                        Makes 6 servings
You can substitute catfish, salmon, tuna, or tilapia for trout.


  6 ..................(6-oz.) trout fillets
3/4 ...............teaspoon salt
1/2 ...............teaspoon freshly ground pepper  4 ..................tablespoons olive oil 
**Italian-Style Salsa (recipe below)**
**Garnish: lemon slices **

1.              Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.
2.              Cook 3 fillets in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Repeat with remaining fillets and oil. Top fish with salsa. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

Italian-Style Salsa:   ....Makes 2 cups
Make this salsa up to one day ahead, but stir in the feta just before serving.
4 ...............plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 ............small red onion, finely chopped
12 .............kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 ...............garlic cloves, minced 
2 ...............tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 ...............tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ...............tablespoon olive oil 
2 ...............teaspoons drained capers
1/4 ............teaspoon salt
1/4 ............teaspoon freshly ground pepper 
1/4 ............cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

1. Stir together first 10 ingredients, and, if desired, feta cheese, in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Heart healthy