Blackened Salmon Mango Salsa (Printable)
Spicy blackened salmon served with a refreshing mango and avocado salsa, bursting with tropical flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Blackened Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
→ For the Mango Avocado Salsa
12 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
14 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
15 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
16 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and coat evenly with the spice mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
03 - Heat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
04 - Add the salmon fillets to the hot pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the salmon is blackened outside and just cooked through inside. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest briefly.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently toss together mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
06 - Serve the salmon fillets topped with generous spoonfuls of mango avocado salsa. Arrange lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The contrast between the spicy, crusty salmon and cool, creamy salsa is absolutely addictive
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan or the salmon will steam instead of sear. Work in batches if needed.
- Let your skillet get properly hot before adding the fish. Patience pays off here.
03 -
- Open a window or turn on your fan. The blackening spices can be potent when they hit high heat.
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly. Take it out 15 minutes before cooking.