SWEET AND SPICY SALMON WITH GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa image

Moist salmon with a sweet but savory rub that is perfectly complemented by the fresh, tart grapefruit salsa.

Provided by Mazola

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 Mazola® 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g