Description
Blackened Salmon Mango Salsa delivers a zesty coastal dinner that sparks excitement at your table. Spicy, fresh flavors dance together, creating a quick meal guaranteed to satisfy your seafood craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Supporting Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Mango Salsa Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Dice 2 ripe mangoes, 1 small red bell pepper, and 1 small red onion into small, uniform pieces for a consistent salsa texture.
- Chop 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro and mix with the diced vegetables in a medium bowl.
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon lime juice and drizzle 1 teaspoon honey into the salsa mixture.
- Season the salsa with a pinch of salt and pepper, then gently stir to combine flavors.
- Refrigerate the salsa while preparing the salmon to allow ingredients to meld together.
- Mix 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, ground cumin, and optional cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels.
- Coat both sides of the salmon fillets generously with the spice blend, pressing the seasonings into the fish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon fillets in the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the salmon and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and a crispy crust forms.
- Transfer salmon to a plate and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve salmon immediately, topped with the chilled mango salsa.
Notes
- Let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to help the flavors meld together.
- For a less spicy version, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper in the blackening seasoning.
- Make sure your skillet is hot before adding salmon to achieve a perfect crispy crust without sticking.
- For a gluten-free option, verify that all your spices are certified gluten-free, as some blends might contain hidden additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Pan-Seared
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg