Chili-Crusted Salmon with Fresh Oranges
Published Feb 23, 2022
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This Chili-Crusted Salmon with Fresh Oranges has a delicious combination of flavors that makes healthy eating easy!

Chili-Crusted Salmon with Fresh Oranges
Ingredients
- ½ cup black rice
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, , divided
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- 12 ounces colored cauliflower florets, , from about 2 small heads
- 5-6 small cloves garlic, , peeled
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons dark chili powder
- 1 cup microgreens or sprouts, , such as clover and broccoli
- 1 navel orange, , cut into 8 wedges
- Sliced jalapeño for serving, , optional
Instructions
- Combine rice, 1¼ cups water, 1 teaspoon avocado oil, and a pinch of salt in a small heavy-duty pot; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes or until almost all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower florets and garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of oil, toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and roast until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown, 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the broiler to high heat for about 5 minutes. Line the same baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper; set aside.
- Evenly coat salmon fillets with remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tops evenly with chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Broil in the center of the oven for 13-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Divide salmon fillets between two bowls and arrange artfully along with black rice, roasted cauliflower, microgreens, orange wedges, and jalapeño (if using). To serve, drizzle with juice from orange wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 43gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 1643mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 127mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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