Description
This Baked Salmon with Cranberry Salsa and Pecans recipe is a delightful combination of tender salmon topped with a tangy cranberry salsa and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a special occasion or a festive dinner!
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cranberry Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- juice of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the cranberry salsa: Finely chop cranberries, mix with red onion, jalapeño, honey, orange juice, lime juice, and cilantro. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir in toasted pecans.
- Serve: Top each salmon fillet with cranberry salsa and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice pilaf, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- For a festive touch, garnish with extra pecans and fresh orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
