Paprika Grilled Salmon Spring Salad Food

SMOKY AND SPICY ROASTED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, paprika, chili powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix well with a fork.
• Sprinkle the spice rub over the fillets, then turn them, pressing gently, to coat all sides with the rub. Brush the fillets all over with the olive oil.
• Roast the salmon for 12 to 14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until it flakes easily and is just cooked in the center. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle lightly with salt and serve.

SPICY SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• For the rub: Put the fennel seeds in a small bowl and crush lightly with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the dried onion, cayenne, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and mix together.
• For the salmon: Spoon the rub onto the salmon fillets on both sides and rub in. (Don't do this more than 5 minutes ahead of cooking or it will start to affect the fish and soften it.)
• Heat a large pan over high heat, add the olive oil and heat until very hot. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook on high until the flesh turns opaque about halfway up the side of the fillets, about 5 minutes. Cover with a lid or an inverted frying pan. Turn the heat off and leave it for 5 minutes; the heat and steam will cook the top of the fish so it will be crisp on the bottom and cooked through.
• For the salad: Meanwhile, add the arugula and spinach to a bowl. Add the red onion to the center and scatter the fennel and fronds around the edges of the bowl. Drizzle the balsamic only on the red onion. Sprinkle the rest of the salad with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss everything together.
• Add a heap of salad to 2 plates and top each with a salmon fillet.

GRILLED SALMON PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Rinse salmon, pat dry and place in an 11 x 7 baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin and salt.
• Drizzle agave over salmon, the sprinkle with paprika mixture.
• Marinate for 30 minutes to 5 hours.
• Grill salmon (skin side down) for 4-5 minutes, then turn over.
• Grill on other side for 3 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.

LEMON-PAPRIKA ROASTED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then coat it lightly with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then mix well.
• Set the salmon on the prepared pan. Gently rub the oil-seasoning mixture over the salmon. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss the green beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, and salt. Arrange the green beans around the salmon.
• Roast for 25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle the green beans with the almonds. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon.

SUMMER SALMON WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa, combine the papaya, onion, green and red peppers, chilli, coriander and lime juice in a bowl. Season and set aside.
• Prepare the noodles following pack instructions. Meanwhile, brush both sides of the salmon fillets with oil, then season. Heat a griddle or frying pan to medium-hot and cook the salmon for 3-4 mins on each side, then remove from the pan. (Alternatively, cook the fillets on a barbecue, and pop the lime wedges next to them, flesh-side down, for 2-3 mins.) Drain the noodles and toss with the teriyaki sauce.
• Pile the salad leaves and noodles onto plates. Top with the salmon, spoon over the salsa and serve with a lime wedge.