We don't eat seafood very often, but this spicy-sweet salmon is so good and looks fabulous once prepared. Fresh fish is the way to go, but if you're not sure about the quality, frozen fish might be the better option. This recipe calls for Seville orange marmalade, which is more acidic than most marmalades. The extra acidity helps cut the natural fattiness of the salmon. If you can't find Seville marmalade, use sweet marmalade and double the amount of lime juice.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Makes: 4 fillets
INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Seville orange marmalade
1 tbsp lime juice
lime wedges
DIRECTIONS:
Combine Cajun seasoning, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Rub over all surfaces of fillets. Saute fillets in oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn and saute an additional 2-3 minutes.
Blend marmalade and lime juice; swirl in skillet until melted. Carefully turn fish to glaze on all sides. The salmon is done when it begins to flake when tested with a fork.
Serve with lime wedges and Home-Style Fries.
