In this salsa, citrus shows its two sides, the sweetness of the oranges contrasting with the tartness of lime juice. Chipotle peppers contribute a dark, distinctive heat.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate

Salsa
4 navel oranges
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Salmon & Spice Crust
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 4 portions

1. To make salsa: With a sharp knife, remove skin and white pith from oranges and discard. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, cut the orange segments from their surrounding membrane, letting the segments fall into the bowl. Add onion, lime juice, cilantro, chipotle peppers and garlic. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
2. To make salmon: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add coriander and cumin; toast, stirring constantly, until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a spice mill or mortar and pestle. Add peppercorns to the mill and coarsely grind all the spices. Stir in salt.
3. Preheat grill or broiler.
4. Coat salmon with the spice mixture. Grill or broil on a lightly oiled rack until the fish is opaque in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 302 calories; 13 g fat (3 g sat, 5 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 25 g protein; 430 mg sodium; 740 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (160% daily value), Selenium (60% dv), Folate (21% dv), Potassium (21% dv), Magnesium (15% dv).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the salsa (Step 1) for up to 8 hours.

i was in a rush, this recipe was so simple, quick, easy to prepare and really impressed my guests. YUMMY!!

Tasha , Fort Mcmurray, AL

This dish was very quick and easy to make. Paired it with wild rice, steamed asparagus and white wine. Would also recommend making the salsa and refrigerating in advance to allow the flavors to blend more thoroughly.

Anonymous, Springfield, VA

Excellent dish. Took an hour to prepare. I didn't feel like this was a quick dish. But it was worth the time I put into it. Wow. Even the kids loved it (minus the salsa).

Sonnie, Lexington, KY