Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Baked Salmon featuring a zesty Cranberry Salsa topped with crunchy Pecans. A perfect blend of flavors for a memorable meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cranberry Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease.
- Bake the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
- Prepare the Cranberry Salsa: Pulse cranberries in a food processor, mix with red onion, jalapeño, honey, lime juice, and cilantro. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Assemble: Top salmon with cranberry salsa, pecans, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with wild rice, roasted veggies, or a green salad.
- For a smoother salsa, briefly pulse all ingredients together.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
