Cranberry Walnut Salmon Recipe

Name: Cranberry Walnut Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; salmon fillet; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; ½ cup squeezed orange juice; ¼ cup honey; ½ cup craisins; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

cooking spray
salmon fillet
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
½ cup squeezed orange juice
¼ cup honey
½ cup craisins
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a jelly-roll pan with cooking spray.
2
In a bowl, mix salt, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3
Rub spice mixture on each piece of salmon.
4
Place filets on prepared pan.
5
Bake 15-20 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6
For cranberry walnut topping: Toast nuts in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring continually until lightly brown and fragrant.
7
Remove from pan and set aside.
8
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
9
Add shallots and cook for 1 minute.
10
Reduce heat to low.
11
Add orange juice and honey; cook about 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened and syrupy.
12
Add craisins and cayenne; stir until combined.
13
Remove from heat, add nuts and spoon onto salmon pieces.
14
Suggested serving on a bed of spinach that has been sauteed with olive oil and garlic until wilted and tossed with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, salmon fillet, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Walnut Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Walnut Salmon

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