Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
• ⅓ cup chopped green onion
• ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 pound salmon fillet
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons Mazola® Corn Oil
• 2 cups grapefruit sections

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Combine paprika, onion and garlic powder, salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a small bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily.

Step 5

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.