Salmon In Mojo Sauce

Salmon In Mojo Sauce

Course Entree
Keyword mojo, salmon
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 24 oz coho salmon wild caught (alt. chinook or atlantic salmon)
  • 8 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 2 tbsp vinegar white wine

Instructions

SAUCE

  • Place the garlic, paprika and cumin in a blender and pulse for about 1 minute.
  • While the blender is running, add 1 tbsp of oil, drop by drop.
  • Once mixed, scrape down the sides and add 4 tbsp of oil very slowly until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Add the vinegar and mix for another minute.
  • Season with salt if needed.

SALMON

  • Remove the skin and cut into ¾" slices.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a flat-bottom pan and add the salmon when the oil is hot.
  • Cook about 10 minutes until salmon is browned.

SERVING

  • Serve and drizzle the sauce over the salmon.

Notes

The 3 oz piece of salmon and approximately ¼ tbsp of oil for searing, count up 169 calories. The sauce adds another 80 calories for a total of  249 calories per serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salmon In Mojo Sauce
Amount Per Serving (104 g)
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 383mg11%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 19g38%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 0.73mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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