Description
This Cocoa Spiced Salmon recipe offers a delicious blend of rich flavors and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Try serving with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg