Cocoa-Rubbed Salmon with Orange Salsa
Cocoa gives this versatile rub an almost barbecue-like taste. Serve this healthy baked salmon dinner with a vegetable rice pilaf. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017
Ingredients
Directions
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Position a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F.
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Combine brown sugar, cocoa, coriander, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne in a small bowl. Place salmon on a baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture.
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Roast on the lower rack until just cooked through and still opaque in the middle, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine shallot, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Zest the oranges. Cut off and discard the peel and white pith; coarsely chop the fruit. Add the zest, chopped oranges, parsley and oil to the shallot and stir to combine. Serve the salsa with the salmon.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 4 1/2 med-fat protein, 1 fat
