Red Chile-Rubbed Salmon

Serves 6
Time 1 hr 20 min
Red Chile-Rubbed Salmon

From The Whole Foods Market Cookbook, this salmon is as impressive in presentation as it is delicious. Made with dried red chile peppers, the red chile paste imparts a deep burgundy color and a chocolate-like, mildly spicy flavor while the brown sugar creates a sweet, caramelized topping.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    3 largedried red chiles
    1 1/2 cupslight brown sugar
    1 tablespoonlime juice
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 teaspoondried oregano
    2 teaspoonsfine sea salt
    1(3-pound) salmon fillet, cut into 6 pieces
    2limes, thinly sliced
    1 tablespooncanola oil
    Cilantro sprigs

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Method

Soak the chile peppers in enough warm water to cover them for 30 minutes, until soft.


Preheat the oven to 350°F.


Arrange salmon fillets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet skin side down, just touching, so they resemble a whole side of salmon.


Spread the chile purée evenly over the tops of the salmon to completely cover each fillet.


Lay lime slices down the center of the salmon in one straight line, then brush them with oil.


Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until salmon is golden brown and fully cooked through.


Carefully remove the salmon fillets to a serving platter, recreating the original shape.


Serve hot from the oven, at room temperature or chilled.


Garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

560

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Cholesterol

125mg

Sodium

890mg

Total Carbohydrate

55g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

54g

Protein

45g

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