- 1 medium Onion
- 1 large Red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
- 1 large Yellow bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large Garlic glove, chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 2-3 Tbl Fresh lemon juice
- 1 thick Salmon fillet (about 2 pounds), cut into 6 serving pieces
- Scatter the onion and bell peppers in a large slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add the water. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
- In a food processor, combine th cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt to taste. Process until finely chopped. Add the oil and lemon juice. Taste for seasonings.
- Place the salmon in the slow cooker. Spread half of the sauce over the fish. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the salmon is cooked to taste. (To test for doneness, make a small cut in the thickest part. the fish should appear slightly translucent.)
- Remove the salmon with a slotted spoon. Serve with the remaining sauce.
Servings: 6
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Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 serving |
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. |
Amount Per Serving | |||
Calories | 193.12 | ||
Calories From Fat (64%) | 124.49 | ||
% Daily Value | |||
Total Fat 14.07g | 22% | ||
Saturated Fat 1.94g | 10% | ||
Cholesterol 27.56mg | 9% | ||
Sodium 92.33mg | 4% | ||
Potassium 336.95mg | 10% | ||
Carbohydrates 5.97g | 2% | ||
Dietary Fiber 1.11g | 4% | ||
Sugar 1.67g | |||
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g | |||
Net Carbohydrates 4.86g | |||
Protein 11.43g | 23% |
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