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Chili Salmon with Arugula and Pumpkin Seeds

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Atlantic salmon
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot chili oil
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • salt and pepper
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the salmon in the soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, for about 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat a stainless sauté pan on high and add a tablespoon of the chili oil.
  3. Sear the salmon on one side for several minutes, flip, then bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
  4. Toss the arugula and pumpkin seeds with the remaining chili oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the arugula salad on top of the salmon and squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.