Roasted Salmon with Spaghetti-Squash Salad
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Ingredients for - Roasted Salmon with Spaghetti-Squash Salad

1. One 3 1/2-pound spaghetti squash -
2. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -
3. 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice -
4. 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice -
5. 2 small garlic cloves -
6. 1 small red chile -
7. 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest -
8. 1/4 tsp. finely grated lime zest -
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper -
10. 1 1/2 lb. skinless center-cut salmon fillet -
11. 2 large kirby cucumbers -
12. 2 tbsp. shredded mint -

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Salmon with Spaghetti-Squash Salad

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 500°F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the squash until al dente, about 12 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, combine the 2 tablespoons of oil with the lime and orange juices, garlic, chile and orange and lime zests. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

Carefully transfer the squash halves to a large bowl and let cool. Using a fork and starting at 1 end of each piece of squash, scrape up and separate the strands. Pat dry with paper towels.

4. Stage

Spread the salmon slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for about 3 minutes, or until barely cooked through.

5. Stage

In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, mint and dressing with the squash strands. Mound the salad on plates, top with the salmon and serve.