CHILI-SEARED SALMON WITH SWEET PEPPER SALSA


3/4 cup red onion; diced

1/2 cup yellow bell peppers; diced

1/2 cup red bell peppers; diced

1/2 cup plum tomatoes; diced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; chopped

1 tablespoon seeded jalapeno pepper; minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets; about 1-inch thick

2 teaspoons olive oil

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1. Combine red onion, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, plum tomatoes,
fresh cilantro, seeded jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cider vinegar, cumin,
sugar, salt, coriander and red pepper in a bowl; stir well. Let stand at
least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Combine chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper; rub evenly
over salmon fillets. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high
heat. Add fillets; cook 4 minutes on each side or until flish flakes easily
when tested with a fork. Serve with above salsa mixture.

Yields 4 servings (Serving size = 1 fillet and about 2/3 cup salsa mixture)

CALORIES: 348; PROTEIN: 38g; FAT: 18g; CARBS: 9g; FIBER: 3g; CHOL: 115mg;
IRON: 2mg; SODIUM: 351mg; CALC: 35mg.
