I have always wanted to cook western cuisine and make nice meals for some special occasions. Since Thanksgiving is fast approaching, I thought it was the perfect moment to learn something new. I got this Citrus Salmon recipe on the Internet. It involves several new spices that I have never used before, like Paprika and Thyme. It took me some time to gather the ingredients, but overall the meal was quick and easy to make. I marinated the salmon with lemon juice, olive oil and thyme, coated it well and then refrigerated it for half a day. The Orange Relish includes grated peel, but I didn't have a tool to grate it off, so I just diced it.
I love salmon prepared in different ways, but this one has exceeded my expectation. The salmon came out very nice and juicy. I especially loooved the orange relish. It was combined by lemon juice, mandarin, grated peel, honey and ground ginger, which made a magical accompaniment for the salmon. I used lemon extract to substitute orange juice and it was the right choice. The lemon juice has definitely brightened up the flavor. This has become my favorite salmon recipe.
