03In 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.04Sprinkle 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.05To 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.