Sweet & Spicy Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa
California farmers use efficient irrigation practices that help stretch water supplies, especially during a drought. World-class conservation means you can be proud of local farm products when you “Keep the State on Your Plate!”
Ingredients:
Sweet & Spicy Rub:
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
Grapefruit Salsa:
2 cups grapefruit sections
⅓ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
kosher salt
Directions
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.
California farmers produce fresh, high-quality fruits, nuts, vegetables, proteins and fibers right in our own backyard. It takes water to grow the food we love and farming and ranching are pivotal to the health and stability of our state.
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