LIGHT STYLE : Slim, Saucy Salmon

A small amount of fish and lots of seasonings make a whopper of a skillet meal without the extra fat and calories.

SALMON SAUTE

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 (4-ounce) salmon fillets or steaks

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 red onion, chopped

4 Roma tomatoes, chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried, crushed

1 tablespoon capers

Freshly ground pepper

Heat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and saute on each side 2 to 3 minutes. Remove salmon. Add garlic, red onion and tomatoes. Saute until tender, about 2 minutes.

Add salmon, basil, capers and season to taste with pepper. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until salmon is tender. Makes 6 servings.

Each serving contains about:

170 calories; 115 mg sodium; 54 mg cholesterol; 5 grams fat; 3 grams carbohydrate; 21 grams protein; trace fiber.

This column is based on the newly revised “Light Style: The Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Salt Way to Good Food and Good Health,” by Dosti and Kidushim-Allen, a registered dietitian (HarperSanFrancisco: $14.95).