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Fiesta Baked Salmon
Fiesta Baked Salmon reads citrus 5.6, richness 5.5 and umami 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Fusion main, about 28 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.6 · Richness 5.5 · Umami 5.4 · Sourness 5.1 · Allium 4.5 · Salinity 3.8 · Marine & Briny 3.3 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Earthy 2.3 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Bitterness 1.4 · Fruity 1.2 · Floral 1.1 · Nutty 1.1 · Sweetness 1.1 · Heat 0.8 · Smoke 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 2 salmon fillets (about 8oz.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
Time & effort: about 28 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 98.4 kcal, 13.7 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 2.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients except the fillets.
- Pour half of the sauce into a casserole.
- Add the salmon and pour the remainder of the sauce over the fillets.
- Bake in oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is adequately cooked in the middle.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.