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“California cuisine is all about balancing flavors. This recipe brings out the sweetness in orange juice and honey and balances it with the kick of ancho chili pepper and balsamic.” Dustin Anderson — Fillmore, California
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Nutritional Facts 3 ounces cooked salmon equals 317 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 217 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein.
Originally published as Scrumptious California Salmon in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p17
Shallot SubstitutionsShallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.
Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.
Full-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed on May. 08, 2012 by Linda2011
We left out the salt and pepper since the balsamic vinegar had lots of flavor, and the ancho pepper had enough spice. It was evry pretty. We added orange slices as a garnish. But next time, we will try adding chopped pineapple. Thanks for the recipe.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by kmat95
I had a great time making this recipe. This was so good!! I doubled the recipe because I had to feed 7 people, 5 of which are kids. When you have 11,12,two 13, & a 16 year old saying how this was the best fish dish I've made for them...that's saying a whole lot!! Thank you for sharing. 5 stars for sure.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by craftymom321
I have made this recipe numerous times and it is always excellent! My family loves it!!
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by rmbarr059
This recipe was delicious! I will definitely be making it again. Couldn't find ancho chili pepper, so I grabbed something called Mexican Chili Powder. Wasn't very spicy, but then again I don't know what ancho chili pepper tastes like. Anyways, the flavors were all wonderful!
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by ahmom
excellent!I did not have ancho chili pepper so I used regular chili powder. I didn't have shallots either.
excellent!
I did not have ancho chili pepper so I used regular chili powder. I didn't have shallots either.
Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2010 by seahoney
This has an amazing flavored sauce. I served it on tilapia instead of salmon since that was what I had on hand however I believe this would even be yummy on chicken!
Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2010 by LegalSec
This was absolutely delicious. I made a few changes. I did not have shallots so I did not use. I did not have ancho chili pepper but I had chipotle chili pepper which I used and I used rainbow trout which to me has almost the same flavor as salmon. It turned out great and will keep this recipe.
Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by amfpv
Sweet with a little kick and so easy.
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