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Salmon with Warm Bacon Salsa
Recipes
Salmon with Warm Bacon Salsa
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 dried (or fresh) figs
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 2 slices bacon
  • ½ cup diced red onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in paste
  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 1 ½ lb)
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon mesquite seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Chop thyme finely (leaves only; 2 teaspoons) and cut figs into ¼-inch pieces; drain tomatoes well. Preheat medium saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. . Cut bacon into ¼-inch pieces (wash hands) and place in pan with onions and garlic paste; cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon begins to brown.
    2. Meanwhile, rub both sides of salmon with oil, then sprinkle with thyme, mesquite seasoning, and pepper; place on grill (wash hands). Close lid (or cover loosely with foil); cook 2–3 minutes on each side until centers flake easily and are 145°F.
    3. Add figs and tomatoes to bacon mixture; reduce heat to medium and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and liquid evaporates. Serve salsa over salmon.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 105mg, Sodium 550mg, Total Carb 11g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 36g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%