Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa
Moist salmon with a sweet but savory rub that is perfectly complemented by the fresh, tart grapefruit salsa.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 2 teaspoons corn oil
- 2 cups grapefruit sections
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
Direction
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Cut salmon into 4 portions and brush with oil. Distribute the rub over the salmon generously coating all surfaces. Place salmon on a shallow baking pan with sides.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
- Coarsely chop grapefruit into bite size pieces. Combine all salsa ingredients and serve with salmon. Grapefruit salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.