Yuzu Ponzu and Chili Seasoned Salmon

Fish & Seafood
Written By Francesca Calvo

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

 

Yuzu Ponzu is a Japanese citrus dipping sauce made of soy sauce and citrus juice. It has  hints of grapefruit and orange and is a perfect balance to fatty fish like salmon.

Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 7 - 14 min | Total Time: 20min | Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skinned, if desired, and cut into 4 portions

  • 1/3 cup Yuzu Ponzu

  • 1 Tbsp. honey

  • 1/4 tsp. paprika, ground

  • 1/4 tsp. cumin, ground

  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic

  • 1/8 tsp. cayene pepper, ground

  • 1/4 tsp date sugar or brown sugar

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven 375 degrees F.

    2. Line a sheet pan with foil, spray with olive oil spray.

    3. Place salmon pieces on prepared foil.

    4. Whisk together yuzu ponzu and honey.  Pour mixture over salmon.

    5. Sprinkle salmon with next 7 ingredients. Bake for 7 minutes - 14 minutes until cooked.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 255

Total Fat: 13 g

Total Carbohydrates: 6 g

Protein: 27 g

Equivalents: 3 medium fat proteins

Francesca Calvo
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