Spiced Salmon with Shiitake Mushroom Relish

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 salmon fillets

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

3 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms or 1/2 lb oyster mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 chili peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped(and de-seeded if you want a milder dish)
4 small tomatoes, preferrably vine-ripened,chopped and seeded
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh herb, finely chopped(I use a parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme mixture but you can adjust to your tastes and what you hav)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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