Floribbean Orange & Rum Glazed Salmon with Sweet Plantain Mash
This dish brings together zesty citrus, rich rum glaze, and buttery salmon served over creamy sweet plantain mash for the ultimate Floribbean experience.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Orange & Rum Glaze:
- ½ cup fresh Florida orange juice
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Zest of 1 orange
For the Sweet Plantain Mash:
- 2 large ripe plantains yellow with black spots
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp honey optional, for extra sweetness
Instructions
Prepare the Plantain Mash:
- Peel and slice the ripe plantains into chunks.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook plantains for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash plantains in a bowl.
- Stir in butter, coconut milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and honey until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm.
Cook the Salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon, skin-side down first, for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Orange & Rum Glaze:
- In the same skillet, add orange juice, rum, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, allspice, thyme, and orange zest.
- Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter and remove from heat.
Glaze & Serve:
- Return salmon to the skillet, spooning the orange rum glaze over the fillets. Let them sit for 1 minute to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the glazed salmon over the sweet plantain mash, drizzling extra glaze on top.
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Notes
Serving Suggestions:
? Pair with:
A simple tropical slaw (cabbage, carrots, mango, citrus dressing)
Grilled asparagus or sautéed spinach for freshness
A Floribbean-Style Mimosa or spiced orange iced tea
? Pro Tip: Add a few caramelized orange slices as garnish for extra citrus flair!
? Pair with:
A simple tropical slaw (cabbage, carrots, mango, citrus dressing)
Grilled asparagus or sautéed spinach for freshness
A Floribbean-Style Mimosa or spiced orange iced tea
? Pro Tip: Add a few caramelized orange slices as garnish for extra citrus flair!