Salmon with Peppers and Charmoula

Guest recipe from Michele Scicolone – author of "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker"

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Book Cover for "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker"
  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. 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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