Description
Roasted salmon with a chili honey rub and drizzled with a basil chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6-ounce salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the paprika, chili powder, honey and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the salmon well with salt and pepper and then rub the spice mixture all over.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the salmon on. Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, cilantro, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. If the chimichurri looks too oily, add more herbs in until your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the salmon with the chimichurri sauce drizzled on top and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes