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Flaky seasoned salmon served over a vibrant salad with avocado slices in one of our Salmon Recipes in 15 Minutes.

Salmon Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick, flavorful salmon dish perfect for busy weeknights. You can prepare a healthy seafood meal on the table fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Marinade
  • 4 tsp light brown sugar
  • 4 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice divided
  • 4 4-oz. salmon fillets
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
For the Dressing
  • 2/3 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil divided
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice remaining
For the Salad
  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 mango, peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped purple cabbage
  • 1 cup plantain chips
  • 3/4 cup cotija cheese

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Platter or plates

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme, ginger, allspice, and 4 teaspoons lime juice until a thick paste forms. Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Rub fillets with 2 tablespoons seasoning paste and let sit 10 minutes; reserve the remaining seasoning paste.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk, cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, and reserved seasoning paste; set the dressing aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook salmon until flesh easily flakes with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate.
  4. Arrange lettuce on a platter or divide among plates; season with salt. Add rows or small piles of mango, bell pepper, avocado, scallions, cabbage, and chips. Sprinkle with cheese and top with salmon.
  5. Drizzle salad with half of the dressing; season with salt. Serve with the remaining dressing alongside.
  6. You can make the dressing 2 days ahead. Store it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Let it come to room temperature and whisk before serving.

Notes

This recipe is a fast option for getting seafood on your table when you have little time. The marinade creates a dark color on the salmon as it cooks, which is normal.

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