Cooking salmon with citrus salsa is an exciting culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to a world of vibrant flavors. This dish combines the delicate richness of salmon with the tangy brightness of citrus fruits, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a zesty lemon salsa, a refreshing orange salsa, or a tropical pineapple salsa, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Preparing salmon with citrus salsa is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal, and its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas are sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTéED SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA
Consider this speedy salmon dish a fall anecdote to a holiday season filled with rich stews, braises, and roasts. The tart, bright citrus topper cuts through the natural fattiness of the salmon; it would overwhelm lighter fish like cod or flounder. Serve for a simple, elegant date night, or double to serve 4. After freeing the citrus sections, squeeze the membranes over a bowl and make a quick vinaigrette for enjoying during the week. Change up the salsa with chopped tart-crisp apples and a seeded minced jalapeño, or try diced ripe pear and pomegranate arils.
Provided by Robin Bashinsky
Yield Serves 2 (serving size: 1 salmon fillet and about 1/3 cup salsa)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add fillets to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, grapefruit sections, and remaining ingredients in a bowl; toss. Spoon grapefruit mixture evenly over fillets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 567 mg, Sugar 10 g
GRILLED SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA VERDE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the salsa: Peel and trim the ends from each orange. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, orange zest, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- For the salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking. Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon or serve on the side as an accompaniment.
CITRUS SALMON FILLETS WITH SALSA
Take lemony salmon fillets to the next level with a fresh, colorful homemade salsa. Just add a simple side of rice for a complete dinner. -Tiffany Hartpence, Lander, WY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, pineapple, basil, lime juice, shallots, soy sauce, brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and chill until serving., Place fillets in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; pour broth into dish. Sprinkle fillets with lemon zest and remaining pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CHILI RUBBED SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA - SLIMMED
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high. Soak onion in a bowl of very cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, 2 teaspoons of oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Trim the top and bottom off the grapefruit to expose the inner fruit. Following the curve of the fruit cut off the skin and white pith. Cut the segments free from the membrane and add to the dressing. Repeat with the oranges. (For help with this, see our Video demo of segmenting an orange.) Add the jalapeno, jicama, and fresh coriander to the citrus mixture. Drain the onions and stir to combine evenly.
- Position a broiler pan about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat. Lightly brush the salmon with the olive oil. Sprinkle top of the fish with the chili powder and season with salt, to taste. Carefully lay fish, skin-side down, on the hot broiler pan. Broil the fish until just firm and brown, about 7 minutes. Remove pan from the broiler; set the salmon aside on the hot pan to finish cooking, about 5 minutes more.
- Divide the fish among plates and serve with the salsa and tortillas.
SALMON WITH MANGO-CITRUS SALSA
My mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer-this was the only way we would eat fish. You can make the salsa a day ahead of time. Just keep it in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to use. -Najmussahar Ahmed, Canton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (2 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For salsa, finely grate enough peel from orange to measure 2 teaspoons; finely grate enough peel from lemon to measure 1/2 teaspoon. Place citrus zest in a small bowl. Cut lemon crosswise in half; squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice and add to bowl., Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from orange. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit., Add olive oil, capers, mint, parsley, pepper flakes and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper to lemon juice mixture. Gently stir in mango, green onion and orange sections., Sprinkle salmon with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add salmon; cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
Provided by Mazola
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 199.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
SALMON WITH GINGER-CITRUS SALSA
Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Try a skillet-easy, cool, low-fat fish dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grate enough peel from lemon to make 2 teaspoons; set aside for salsa. Cut lemon into slices. In 10- or 12-inch skillet, heat lemon slices, water, sliced gingerroot, salt and pepper to boiling. Boil 3 minutes; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add salmon, skin side down, to skillet. Cover; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Carefully remove salmon with slotted spoon. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Discard liquid mixture in skillet.
- In medium nonmetal bowl, mix oranges, lime, bell pepper, chives, honey, grated gingerroot, oil and reserved 2 teaspoons lemon peel.
- To serve, carefully remove skin from salmon; place salmon on serving plate. Spoon salsa over salmon, using slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
SALMON WITH FRUIT SALSA
Baked salmon and fruit salsa with a spicy kick. Serve over rice.
Provided by Tawnea
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Steak Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Arrange salmon steaks in a shallow baking dish, and coat with the lemon juice. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Top with lemon slices. Pour water into the dish.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until easily flaked with a fork.
- In a medium bowl, mix pineapple, onion, garlic, jalapeno, tomato, pineapple juice, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cover, and refrigerate while fish is baking. Top fish with salsa to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
GRILLED SALMON WITH TANGY CITRUS SALSA
Make and share this Grilled Salmon With Tangy Citrus Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Spicy
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roughly chop the orange and lemon segments, retaining all of the juice that accumulates while peeling and chopping.
- Combine the citrus fruit and juice with remaining salsa ingredients and toss adjusting salt and pepper to taste; refrigerate until serving time.
- For the salmon, combine the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Brush the fish with the oil mixture, broil or grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until fish flakes easily, approximately 8 minutes.
- Serve salmon topped with salsa.
Tips:
- To ensure the freshest flavor, use wild-caught salmon whenever possible. If using farmed salmon, look for one that is sustainably raised.
- When choosing citrus fruits for the salsa, select ones that are ripe and have a bright color. Avoid any fruits that are bruised or have blemishes.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the salmon in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook it until it is cooked through, but not overcooked.
- Serve the salmon with the citrus salsa immediately. The salsa can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This salmon with citrus salsa is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The bright and tangy flavors of the salsa complement the delicate flavor of the salmon perfectly. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
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