RECIPES

Citrus Salmon with Orange Relish

(NC)—Fresh oranges and ground ginger pair to make a bold and nutrient-packed accompaniment to salmon fillets. Serve this antioxidant-rich relish with any kind of fish, or with shrimp or scallops.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinate: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Citrus Salmon:
1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet thyme leaves, divided

4 salmon fillets (about 1 pound)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

Orange Relish:
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

2 seedless oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet ground ginger

SALMON: Mix orange juice, oil and 1 teaspoon of the thyme in small bowl. Place salmon in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavour. For the Relish, mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

RELISH: Mix brown sugar, paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and salt in small bowl. Remove salmon from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Rub salmon evenly with paprika mixture. Place salmon on foil-lined baking pan.

BAKE in preheated 400°F oven 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve salmon with Orange Relish.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information Per One Serving: Calories 283, Fat 11g, Protein 25g, Carbohydrates 21g, Cholesterol 62mg, Sodium 354mg, Fibre 3g

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