Simple yet stunning, this Spicy Salmon with Heirloom Tomato Salsa is a perfectly easy dinner for busy nights. The flaky morsels of salmon pack a little punch of cayenne and pair beautifully with the fresh salsa for a lively taste of summer.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons mince Minced Garlic #1
- 2 teaspoons zest Lemon #1
- 2 teaspoons juice Lemon #1
- 4 teaspoons Olive Oil #1
- 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt #1
- 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 4 individual Salmon Fillet
- 1/2 cups dice Tomato
- 2 teaspoons mince Minced Garlic #2
- 1 teaspoon zest Lemon #2
- 1 teaspoon juice Lemon #2
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil #2
- 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt #2
- 1/4 cups Oregano, Fresh
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = 1 fillet w/ about 3 Tbsp salsa
- 479 Calories
- 35g Total Fat
- 7g Sat Fat
- 0g Trans Fat
- 93mg Cholesterol
- 444mg Sodium
- 4g Total Carb
- 0g Fiber
- 0g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 35g Protein
- 4 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- In a shallow dish, combine garlic #1, lemon zest #1, lemon juice #1, olive oil #1, sea salt #1, black pepper and cayenne pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Add salmon to marinade coating both sides. Let salmon marinate in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- While salmon is marinating, combine tomatoes, garlic #2, lemon zest #2, lemon juice #2, olive oil #2, sea salt #2 and oregano and mix thoroughly.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on foil lined baking pan. Broil on low for 8-10 minutes, until flaky.
- Top with salsa, serve and enjoy!
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Mix together garlic #1, lemon zest #1, lemon juice #1, olive oil #1, sea salt #1 black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Divide and place salmon fillets in indicated number of gallon freezer bags and pour in marinade.
- Combine tomatoes, garlic #2, lemon zest #2, lemon juice #2, olive oil #2, sea salt #2, and oregano. Mix thoroughly, divide and place in indicated number of quart freezer bags.
- Tape salsa freezer bag to salmon freezer bag, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Place salmon on foil lined baking sheet. Baste with any remaining marinade. Broil on low for 8-10 minutes, until flaky.
- Top with heirloom tomato salsa and serve immediately.