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Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
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Ingredients
Salad
- 1 1-pound package Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp. honey or agave syrup
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Salmon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 Tbsp. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 2-pound center-cut salmon filet
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 ̊. Line a baking sheet with foil. For the salad: Toss the cucumbers with 2 teaspoons salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let drain for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Step 2Whisk the sour cream, lime juice, honey and remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the cucumbers, scallions, jalapeño and cilantro and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step 3For the salmon: Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, chipotle, Worcestershire sauce and cumin. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove 5 to 6 tablespoons of the sauce to a bowl and reserve for brushing.
- Step 4Place the salmon on the foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Brush with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved sauce. Bake until the salmon is almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler. Brush the salmon with another 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved sauce. Broil until glazed and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the salmon with scallions. Serve with the cucumber salad and the remaining sauce.
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