Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa Recipe

This light and healthy recipe, inspired by the Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma cookbook, is a flavor explosion! Flaky poached salmon is perfectly complemented by a vibrant melon salsa bursting with fresh mint, lime, and a touch of spice. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's both delicious and nutritious!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 462.4 kcal

Protein 56g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa

Spring Onions
Of Fresh Mint
Fresh Ginger
1 tablespoon lime zest
Salmon Fillets
Honeydew Melon
Yellow Bell Pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
Red Onion
Jalapeno Chile

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How to Make Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the red onion, mint, ginger, and lime zest. Set aside.
Place a salmon fillet in the center of each piece of aluminum foil.
Top each salmon fillet with an equal amount of the onion mixture.
Drizzle each fillet with 1 teaspoon of olive oil (optional).
Fold the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet. Crimp the edges tightly to prevent any juices from escaping.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently combine the cubed melon, red bell pepper, lime juice, minced jalapeño, and remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint.
Once the salmon is cooked, carefully open the foil packets to release steam.
To serve, transfer the salmon to individual plates and top generously with the refreshing melon salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

284g

Fat

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa?

Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa?

Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa has approximately 462.4 calories per serving, with about 56 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa?

The key ingredients for Poached Salmon With Melon Salsa are Spring Onions, Of Fresh Mint, Fresh Ginger, Lime Zest, Salmon Fillets, Honeydew Melon. See the full list with measurements above.