Salmon with Spicy Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Name: Salmon with Spicy Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower; 2 Kirby cucumbers, finely diced; 1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple (from about 1/4 pineapple); 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 Kirby cucumbers, finely diced
1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple (from about 1/4 pineapple)
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil; add cucumbers, pineapple, scallions, jalapeno, and basil.
2
Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
3
Pat dry salmon; generously season with salt and pepper.
4
In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high; add salmon, skin side down.
5
Cook until skin is crisp and salmon is opaque about three-quarters of the way through, 4 to 6 minutes.
6
Turn salmon, and continue to cook just until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes.
7
Serve salmon topped with salsa.
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(Per Serving)
9
Calories: 385
10
Fat: 19.7g (2.7g Saturated Fat)
11
Protein: 40.1g
12
Carbohydrates: 11.3g
13
Fiber: 1.1g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, 2 Kirby cucumbers, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Salmon with Spicy Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salmon with Spicy Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa

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