Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa
This salmon is coated in a sweet, gently spicy blend of paprika, brown sugar, garlic, onion, herbs, and cayenne, creating a rich, well-seasoned centerpiece. Fresh grapefruit salsa with green onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño adds tart, juicy brightness and a crisp contrast, making it a refreshing choice for a light dinner or warm-weather gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 2
Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- 3
Cut salmon into 4 portions and brush with oil. Generously coat all surfaces of the salmon with the rub. Place salmon on a shallow baking pan with sides.
- 4
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
- 5
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.
- Calories 245.19 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 26.9 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 17.23 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.48 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.38 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.26 mg High 20%
- Sodium 103.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.41 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 12.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 680.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 39.83 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 56.22 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Corn Oil. Each serving provides about 245.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Oil, Diced Bell Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 245.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa healthy?
- Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 245.19 calories and 26.9 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.38 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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