Citrus-Glazed Salmon With Avocado Salsa

Submitted by gailanng

"Eating Well...Living Thin Blog: spicy-sweet and the salmon buttery-smooth."

 

• Ready In: 53mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Salsa

• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1⁄2 cup diced red onion
• 1 orange, diced
• 1 jalapeno peppers, seeded, ribs removed and diced or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a baking dish combine the olive oil and the orange juice. Lay salmon in it and turn to coat. In a small bowl combine the salt, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle over each side of salmon filets. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl combine (stirring gently) the avocado, red onion, orange, jalapeno, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and lightly coat with olive oil or vegetable cooking spray. Add the salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes; turn and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Serve with chilled avocado salsa.