Oven Roasted Salmon w/ Shallot Grapfruit Sauce

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Oven Roasted Salmon w/ Shallot Grapfruit Sauce

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I know this recipe probably shoul have been posted on the healthy cooking thread.... However, this is a heart healthy recipe that is delicious!

6 skinless salmon fillets, 5 to 6 ounces each
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 ruby red grapefruits
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
3 tablespoons butter or low fat butter sub like (smart balance)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 370 degrees F.


Season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt, place in a baking dish and roast until cooked through, about 14-16 minutes.


While the salmon is cooking prepare the sauce. Cut 1 of the grapefruits into sections by cutting off the top and bottom of the fruit, then standing it on 1 end, cut down the skin to remove the pith and peel. Then, with a paring knife, remove each segment of fruit from its casing and cut the segments in half. Set the segment pieces aside. Juice the other grapefruit and set the juice aside.


In a medium skillet, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger, grapefruit juice, honey, and cayenne pepper and bring to simmer. Cook until sauce is reduced by about half about, 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt, to taste. Right before serving, toss the grapefruit pieces and basil into the sauce. Put the salmon onto a serving dish. Spoon sauce over the salmon and serve.... And as always, happy cooking!
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Re: Oven Roasted Salmon w/ Shallot Grapfruit Sauce

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I promise you,I will give it a try ..................but ive not been a fan of Salmon in the past.(Can I sub Salmon with any other fish in this recipe??)
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Re: Oven Roasted Salmon w/ Shallot Grapfruit Sauce

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BIGBrandon2785 wrote:I promise you,I will give it a try ..................but ive not been a fan of Salmon in the past.(Can I sub Salmon with any other fish in this recipe??)
Yes, I'll bet even fresh shrimp would be awesome too....
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