Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa

Name: Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1.5 tsp Brown Sugar; 0.13 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tsp Corn Oil; 0.25 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Fresh Thyme; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 cups Grapefruit Segments; 0.33 cup Green Onion; 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1.5 tsp Paprika; 1 lb Salmon; 0.25 tsp Salt

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Fusion High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟

Sweet-and-hot spiced salmon bakes up moist and tender, then meets a zippy grapefruit salsa that’s juicy, tart, and lightly fiery. The contrast of warm aromatics, a hint of brown sugar, and bright citrus makes this dish stand out, perfect for a vibrant weeknight Dinner or a fresh-feeling weekend meal.

Prep20 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar.
3

Cut the salmon into 4 portions and brush them with oil. Generously spread the rub over the salmon to coat all surfaces. Place the salmon on a shallow baking pan with sides.
4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
5

Coarsely chop the grapefruit into bite-size pieces. Combine all the salsa ingredients and serve with the salmon. The grapefruit salsa can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.