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Sweet n Spicy Salmon

Sweet and Spicy Salmon

A delicious anti-inflammatory recipe that includes the health benefits of salmon, fruit and veggies all on one plate. It's a fast and delicious meal that will become a family favorite in no time. See the notes below for serving suggestions and other ways to prepare the salmon.
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 4 salmon filets 5-6 oz each
  • olive oil spray
  • ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp cayenne or to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

Fruit Salsa

  • ½ cup mandarin oranges
  • ½ cup chopped peeled kiwi
  • ½ cup chopped peeled mango or pineapple
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and generously spray a baking dish with olive oil spray. Place salmon on baing dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining salmon ingredients and sprinkle over salmon.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-22 minutesor until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Fruit Salsa

  • While the salmon bakes, combine salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with salmon.

Notes

  • To make a complete meal, serve the salmon over spiced cauliflower rice and a vegetable side dish or salad.
  • Double the amount of salsa and serve it later with grilled chicken.
  • If you prefer your salmon grilled or air fried, it's delicious that way too.  Salmon is fully cooked when it reaches 145°F.
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory, Cauliflower, Complete Meal, Entree, Ginger, Lean Protein, Pineapple, Seafood