Chili Rubbed Salmon
with Avocado Salsa
This salmon recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. It is mildly spicy with a hint of sweetness. Leftovers are great on a salad the next day.
Adapted from Tasty Kitchen by Antonia Harvey, RD
(http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/chili-rubbed-salmon-with-avocado-salsa/)
Makes: 4 servings (1 fillet per serving)
Ingredients:
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Chili Rubbed Salmon
4 salmon fillets (individual serving size)
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
¾ tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Salsa
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 small tomatoes, seeded and diced OR 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
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Line a baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Brush the fillets with the olive oil.
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Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub into the fillets.
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Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon is baking, combine all the salsa ingredients in a small bowl.
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Serve the salmon topped with the salsa. Serve alongside your favourite vegetables and some roasted potatoes or brown rice for a complete meal.