Spanish-Style Spicy Salmon with Cayenne, Paprika, and Orange
Spanish-style spicy salmon with cayenne, paprika, and orange is a super easy meal when you’re looking for something hot and spicy. Ready in 25 minutes with only 5 mins prep!
Equipment
- Large baking sheet or casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 kg/35oz. salmon fillet with skin on
- 2 large oranges 1 cut into rounds (1/8th inch, 5mm thick)
- 1-2 tablespoons of Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika
- ½ teaspoon of ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Handful of cilantro garnish for serving
Instructions
Step 1 - Make the Spice Rub
- Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper (or ground chili), and white pepper.1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground white pepper, 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
Step 2 - Add Spice Rub to Salmon and Bake
- Add a splash of oil to a casserole dish or baking tray.1-2 tablespoons of Extra virgin olive oil
- Lay around half of the orange rounds onto the bottom of the dish or tray.2 large oranges
- Lay fillets skin side down on top of the orange rounds. Drizzle a little oil on top of the fillets and gently rub in.1 kg/35oz. salmon fillet with skin on
- Sprinkle spice rub over the salmon fillet (optional, you can rub it in with your hands).
- Add the remaining half of the orange rounds around the salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle Brown sugar onto the salmon fillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt.1 teaspoon of brown sugar, Salt to taste
- Bake for 20 minutes on the middle shelf of the oven. (note: if you want a slightly blackened top, add it to the top shelf for the last 3-4 minutes of cooking).
Step 3 - Serve
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with a squeeze of orange and a sprinkle of cilantro.Handful of cilantro