Smoky cumin and spicy chili powder flavor these succulent baked salmon fillets. Serve them with a cooling side dish such as coleslaw or put them atop a crisp salad of dark, leafy greens.
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Cumin-Rubbed Salmon
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
20 min
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Total Time
25 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed, patted dry -
1/4 tsp. ground cumin -
1/4 tsp. chili powder -
1/4 tsp. salt -
1/8 tsp. paprika
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray. -
Arrange the fish with the smooth side up in a single layer on the baking sheet. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over the top of the fish. -
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is the desired doneness.
Tip: Serving size 3 ounces fish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 149 | |
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| Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | |
| Sodium | 235 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean meat
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
20 min
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Total Time
25 min
-
Servings
4
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed, patted dry -
1/4 tsp. ground cumin -
1/4 tsp. chili powder -
1/4 tsp. salt -
1/8 tsp. paprika
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray. -
Arrange the fish with the smooth side up in a single layer on the baking sheet. -
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over the top of the fish. -
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is the desired doneness.
Tip: Serving size 3 ounces fish
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