Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa
This Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa delivers 1g protein and 86 calories per serving — positioned as a low-calorie, micronutrient-dense side. Cooks 4 servings in minutes on the stovetop using high-heat technique and fresh citrus. Use it alongside your main protein sources to add omega-3s and keep your total meal volume up during aggressive cuts.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Sumac, Ground(15g)
- •2 teaspoons each: garlic powder and smoked paprika
- •1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •Cumin, Ground(4g)
- •1/2 teaspoon each: dried oregano and black pepper
- •Avocado
- •Orange
- •Cucumber
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh(80g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •fine sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Lay the salmon flat on the baking sheet (skin-side down, if it has skin) and brush evenly with the oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the sumac, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, cumin, oregano and black pepper until evenly combined. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the salmon, and gently use your hands to pat it down.
- 3Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature in the thickest part of 125°F and flakes easily. (I recommend measuring with a cooking thermometer.) Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the salmon cool for 5 minutes.
- 4While the salmon bakes, gently toss the oranges, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, lemon zest and lemon juice together in a small bowl until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper (or extra lemon, if needed) to taste.
- 5Serve. Serve immediately over rice with avocado slices, topped with the citrus salsa and and an extra pinch of sumac, and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
86
calories
1g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 14 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
4 servings per batch · ~40g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa have per serving?
Each serving contains only 1g of protein and 86 calories with 8g fat and 4g carbs. This recipe functions as a vegetable-forward side dish rather than a protein source.
How long does Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa take to prep?
Marked as quick prep with 4 servings, you can batch-prepare this Mediterranean side in one stovetop session. It's an efficient way to add flavor variety to meal prep without time investment.
Is Sumac-Blackened Salmon with Citrus Salsa good for fat loss?
At 86 calories with 1g protein per serving, this is a vegetable-based side rather than a fat loss meal—use it to add volume and flavor to other protein sources without excess calories.
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