Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Spicy Salmon with Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients: 

For the salmon:

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 4 (6 oz) Alaskan wild pink or chum salmon fillets
  • olive oil spray
  • lime wedges for serving

For the black beans and corn:

  • 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels (fresh is fine)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 3 tbsp finely minced cilantro
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • kosher salt to taste

Directions: 

  1. Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Squeeze lime juice over salmon then rub in the spices to completely coat; set aside to rest about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes; add beans, corn and salt and cook until heated through, about 6 - 8 minutes.Remove from heat and toss in cilantro and lime juice. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
  3. Heat oven to 400
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees.

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