Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 05, 2010

Wow! This dish came out way better than I could have imagined. The paste forms a nice crust on the salmon making it have a cajun feel to it. The spiciness is nicely offset by the sweetness of the caramelized onions. It's also super simple to make. I did double the cayenne because I like spicy and omitted the onion powder (didn't have any.) I also used a whole onion which was the right choice. One note - if the salmon is thick then use a lower heat because the paste will burn the top while the inside remains raw.

—MOUSIE206

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 12, 2012

I baked it and it really wasn't good.

—Mohamed Abdella

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Oct 20, 2010

Ahoney squeeze of honey to the marinade to give it some more sweetness. Also keep the onion in strips when they are minced you can't even taste them.

—senkyb

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Jan 31, 2011

Hubby actually liked this! It was too spicy for our 3 year old though. I baked my salmon in the oven, and used sliced onions rather than minced. It's great served with wild rice pilaf and broccoli.

—MMOH

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Dec 02, 2010

Soo good! The only complaint is we weren't expecting it to be soo spicy. But we just drizzled a bit of maple syrup over it, and it was heavenly. My guests gave it a 5 out of 5. Thank you! We served it with butternut squash, rice pilaf and a baby green salad with apples and grapes in it. Delish! Will make this again and again!

—That Girl3

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Nov 18, 2010

We made this recipe last night and paired it with a smoked gouda risotto. We poked some holes in the salmon with a fork to allow the marinade to soak in better. We cooked the fillets on the flesh side down first and then flipped them on the skin side, so that the marinade could form a crust and seal in moisture and also because we thought we could then cook them on the skin side a little longer if necessary. We diced the onion instead of mincing it and used half an onion. The onion was delicious and next time we will use a whole one. This was very flavorful, sweet and savory, and not too spicy (but we LOVE spicy foods). Next time, we'll add more cayenne to better suit our tastes. Overall, this was a fantastic recipe!

—Better than Ketchup

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Mar 28, 2011

The spice rub is fantastic! I rubbed my salmon with it and let the fish sit in the fridge for a few hours and then baked them at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Outstanding, even the next day as leftovers.

—GINAH1

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Jan 24, 2011

A great zest! I served this to people who don't care of the "fishy" flavor of, well, fish! They loved it!

—Zeebo

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Nutrition

Calories
496 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
11.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
83 mg
28%

Fat
36.6 g
56%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
29.5 g
59%

Sodium
562 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onions

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 496
Calories from Fat: 330

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.6g 56 %
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31 %
Cholesterol 83mg 28 %
Sodium 562mg 22 %
** Potassium 572mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 29.5g 59 %
Sugars 7.2g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 46 %
** Niacin 124 %
** Vitamin B6 57 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.