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Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon with Wilted Spinach

A sweet-smoky rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar and cinnamon complements salmon's moderate flavor and moist meaty texture. Served on a bed of sautéed spinach, this dish makes a lovely presentation for entertaining.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Low Calorie • Low Carbohydrates • Low Fat • Low Sodium

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided

2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves, divided

2 pounds salmon fillets

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1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Paprika, Smoked

1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt

1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach leaves

1. Mix orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the thyme in small bowl. Place salmon in glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, orange peel, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and sea salt in small bowl. Remove salmon from marinade. Place in greased foil-lined baking pan. Discard any remaining marinade.

3. Rub top of salmon evenly with smoked paprika mixture. Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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4. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted. Serve salmon over spinach.

To grill salmon: Marinate then rub salmon with paprika mixture as directed. Grill salmon over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

per serving

Calories: 188

Fat: 8 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Cholesterol: 62 mg

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Sodium: 202 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 25 g

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