Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onions

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I love making this salmon with onion recipe. It's quick, easy, and super yummy! If your husband or boyfriend is a picky eater like mine, he will love this recipe.

Submitted by Sabrina Romeo
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 fillets
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced onion

Directions

  1. Combine black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil to make a paste.

  2. Spread paste over salmon fillets; set aside to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

  4. Heat a separate nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets in the hot skillet until golden brown on each side and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side.

  5. Pour caramelized onions and olive oil over salmon fillets to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496 Calories
37g Fat
11g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 562mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 572mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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