Salmon with Citrus Habañero Salsa
Servings Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 tomatoes, roughly chopped 4 tomatillos, husked and chopped 1/2 onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 to 2 habañeros, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon juice of 3 oranges
4 (6oz) salmon fillets 4 tablespoons butter



1 Combine tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and habañero in blender and puree until smooth.
2 Heat oil in medium saucepan over high heat. Pour in puree, salt, cumin, and cinnamon and boil about 7 minutes. Skim and discard foam from top. Pour in orange juice, reduce heat, stir, and cook 1 minute longer. Strain, if desired, return to pan and beat in 2 tablespoons butter till smooth. (Butter can be omitted.)
3 Season fish all over with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over high heat. Sear fish 2 minutes per side, then reduce heat and cook 2 minutes more per side. Serve topped with sauce.

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