Description
This Cocoa Spiced Salmon recipe offers a delicious twist with a rich cocoa spice rub that enhances the natural flavors of the salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together cocoa powder, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh side salad or steamed vegetables.
- You can adjust the spice levels by adding more or less paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg