Spiced Salmon With Shiitake Mushroom Relish Recipe

Name: Spiced Salmon With Shiitake Mushroom Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For The Salmon; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 salmon fillets; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Shiitake Relish; 1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms or 1/2 lb oyster mushroom, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (and de-seeded if you want a milder dish); 4 small tomatoes, preferrably vine-ripened,chopped and seeded; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 cup fresh herb, finely chopped (I use a parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme mixture but you can adjust to your tastes and what you hav); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

For The Salmon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Shiitake Relish
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms or 1/2 lb oyster mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (and de-seeded if you want a milder dish)
4 small tomatoes, preferrably vine-ripened,chopped and seeded
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh herb, finely chopped (I use a parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme mixture but you can adjust to your tastes and what you hav)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine brown sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, lemon rind, cumin and salt in a bowl.
3
Splash a bit of lemon juice over each piece of fish and then rub the spice mixture all over the fish.
4
Place in a dish and bake for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
5
While that's cooking you can make the relish.
6
In a bowl, toss the mushrooms, tomatoes, chili peppers, garlic, onion, salt and pepper with 2 tablespoons of the oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
7
Heat the remaining oil in a small pan and fry the mushroom mixture for about five minutes or until cooked through and the tomatoes have softened.
8
Put in a bowl, draining off any excess juices, and add the herbs, vinegar and lemon juice to the mushroom mixture.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper, before serving alongside the salmon with some basmati rice.

384

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For The Salmon, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 salmon fillets, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced Salmon With Shiitake Mushroom Relish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Salmon With Shiitake Mushroom Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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