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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Roasted Salmon with Citrus Avocado Salsa

ROASTED SALMON WITH CITRUS AVOCADO SALSA


  • 2-3 salmon filets, 4 oz each 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1 tablespoon spiced rub, paprika, chili powder, & cayenne pepper 
Salsa
  • 1 medium orange, segmented 
  • 1 avocado, diced 
  • 1/2 serrano chile, seeded & minced 
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced 
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice 

1. Place salmon filets on a baking sheet, drizzle the olive oil over each filet. 


2. Sprinkle the spiced rub, paprika, chili powder, & cayenne pepper, evenly over each filet.


3. Bake salmon at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes. 


 4. While salmon is in the oven, place segmented oranges, avocados, red onions, serrano chile, cilantro, & lime juice in a bowl & mix together. Set aside until salmon is ready to serve. 


5. When salmon is fully cooked place on a dish & top with salsa. 

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT 


STORY BEHIND THE DISH
I love experimenting with salmon dishes & this is one easy & flavorful dish great for entertaining. 


MODIFICATIONS 
Feel free to add any spices to the fish rub & any ingredients to the salsa. In place of the orange you can use mango, blood orange, grapefruit, etc. You can also add diced tomatoes or cucumbers. This is a fun dish, be creative :)  

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