Salmon with Harissa

Fiery harissa and smoky paprika in a mayonnaise base stand up to the distinctive flavor of the mighty wild salmon. The fish is baked with lemon and onion, then broiled for a nicely browned finish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon harissa
• 1 pound wild salmon fillet
• 4 thin slices lemon
• 2 thin slices sweet onion, separated into rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat the inside of a 9x12-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, and place into the baking dish. Arrange the lemon slices and onion rings on the salmon. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, harissa, and smoked paprika until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the fish, lemon, and onion slices, getting the sauce onto the fish. Pour the orange juice and wine around the salmon.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is hot and has begun to turn opaque, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven, set a broiler rack to about 5 inches from the broiler, and turn the broiler on. Broil the fish until nicely browned, about 3 minutes.