Salmon with Caribbean Salsa |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Salmon fillets smothered in tropical fruit salsa make an elegant main dish recipe. The cinnamon-spiced seasoning is a wonderful complement to grilled chicken, too.Mary Jane Jones, Williamstown, WV Ingredients:
seasoning: |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg |
1 tablespoon pepper |
1-1/2 teaspoons each ground ginger, cinnamon and allspice |
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar |
salmon: |
1 salmon fillet (3 pounds) |
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil |
salsa: |
1 medium mango |
1 medium papaya |
1 medium green pepper |
1 medium sweet red pepper |
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple |
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion |
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Combine the seasoning ingredients. Place fillet in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon seasoning. (Save remaining seasoning for another use.) Drizzle salmon with oil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Peel and finely chop mango and papaya; place in a large bowl. Finely chop peppers; add to bowl. Add the remaining salsa ingredients and gently stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. Bake salmon at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa. Yield: 8 servings (5 cups salsa).
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