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Spice Broiled Salmon with Green Apple Salad

Recipe for broiled salmon with a sweet, golden spice crust topped with a crisp salad made with apples, cucumber and honey. Rosh Hashanah.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salmon
  • 6 boneless skinless salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander (fresh ground with a spice or coffee grinder is best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
  • Cooking oil spray
Green Apple Salad
  • 1 cup green apples, peeled and seeded, diced small
  • 1 cup Persian cucumber, seeded, diced small
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • Pinch kosher salt

Instructions

To Make Green Apple Salad
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  1. Place ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. This salad is best if made right before the salmon is cooked to preserve the crispness of the apples and cucumber; if you're not overly concerned with crispness, you can make this up to a day ahead and store in the refrigerator till ready to serve. The lemon juice will keep the apples from browning.
To Make Spice Broiled Salmon
  1. Preheat broiler to high. Combine sugar, salt and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Pat salmon filets dry and set aside. Fill the bottom of a baking dish with the spice rub. Dip top side of each salmon filet into the rub to coat with a thin, even layer of spices. Only one side should be coated.Line a baking sheet tray with foil and grease the foil with nonstick cooking oil spray. Place the filets on the foil-lined sheet tray, spiced side facing up. Spray the tops of the filets with a light layer of cooking oil spray.
  2. Broil on high about 6 inches below the broiler for 4-6 minutes, or to desired doneness. The tops of the filets should look slightly caramelized and glistening. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the filet; don't overcook or the salmon will become dry.Use a slotted spoon to top each piece of salmon with a scoop of the Green Apple Salad (the slotted spoon will keep excess liquid from soaking the top of the filet). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make ahead tips: prepare spice rub up in advance and store in a sealed container. Make the salad a day ahead; it will be a bit less crisp than it would be fresh, but the flavor will be just fine.
  • Make ahead tips: prepare spice rub up in advance and store in a sealed container. Make the salad a day ahead; it will be a bit less crisp than it would be fresh, but the flavor will be just fine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 271mg (11%) Potassium 894mg (26%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Potassium 894mg 19%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.