Cut salmon into 4-6 oz filets (or have your butcher do it). Season with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Heat over medium low heat and simmer until reduced to a thick sauce. You may have to mash the berries with a potato masher.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon filets, flesh side down, and press lightly with a spatula. Cook until crispy, then flip and repeat with skin side down, cooking for a total or 8-10 minutes, or until cooked medium on the inside but crispy on the outside. Place salmon onto plates.
Spoon blackberry sauce over cooked salmon and top with sliced basil (optional).
Serve immediately.
Recipe modified and thank you to the blog Liveily Table!