Glazed Salmon with Mandarin Orange Avocado Salsa

Step 1

Prepare Avocado Salsa:

Step 2

Drain Mandarin Oranges; reserving 1/2 C. of the juice.

Step 3

In a medium bowl; add around half the can of Mandarin Oranges, avocado, onion, almonds, and around 3 Tbsp. of Freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

Step 4

Lightly salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Squeeze the juice of 2 lime slices over the top and lightly stir until combined.

Step 6

Prepare Salmon:

Step 7

Salt and Pepper both sides of the salmon.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder and oregano.

Step 9

Rub spices over both sides of the salmon.

Step 10

Heat 2 Tsp. of olive oil to Medium/High heat in a nonstick skillet.

Step 11

Place salmon in the skillet and cook around 4 minutes per side.

Step 12

Remove salmon from skillet and wipe clean with paper towels.

Step 13

On Medium/High heat; add Mandarin Orange juice, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.

Step 14

Bring to a low boil; whisking frequently until mixture reduced by about half.

Step 15

Allow to cool slightly and thicken.

Step 16

Plate the Salmon:

Step 17

Add salmon to a plate, drizzle with glaze, top with Salsa and more glaze. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and serve with a slice of lime.