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Salmon with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Salmon with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa ~ this is a healthy light meal for a warm night, and the spicy fruit salsa can double as an appetizer ~ just add chips and an ice cold beer or margarita!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
salsa
- 1/2 pineapple. peeled and cut into a fine dice
- 1-2 jalapeños, diced, seeds and all (scoop out the innards for less heat)
- a big handful of fresh cilantro leaves, rough chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
salmon
- 6 salmon fillets, about 5-6 ounces each
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set oven to 400F
- Pile the pineapple, jalapeños, and cilantro in a bowl and squeeze the juice of 2 limes over it all. Give it a good toss. Cover and refrigerate.
- Make sure the oven is at 400F. Put the salmon on a baking sheet or baking pan. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 20 minutes or until the salmon is just done through and flakes easily,
- Serve the salmon immediately, topped with the salsa. Note: you will have extra salsa.
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Notes
- You could leave out the jalapeños and add some Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes instead. Just add to taste.
- There's no need to core your pineapple, the core is edible and very healthy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
783mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.