Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa

Name: Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet (skin on or off); 0.5 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning blend; 0.5 cup white rice; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 0.5 ripe mango (diced); 0.25 red bell pepper (finely diced); 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped); 0.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Flaky blackened salmon fillets topped with a refreshing mango salsa, served alongside aromatic cilantro-lime rice for a vibrant and balanced meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $7.36/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (skin on or off)
0.5 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon blackened seasoning blend
0.5 cup white rice
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
0.5 ripe mango (diced)
0.25 red bell pepper (finely diced)
1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
0.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry. Rub with olive oil, then generously sprinkle the blackened seasoning blend on both sides.
Combine white rice with 1 cup water or chicken broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Once cooked, stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper.
While rice cooks, prepare the mango salsa. In a small bowl, combine diced ripe mango, finely diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and stir to combine.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Place the seasoned salmon fillet in the hot skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through with a nice char.
Serve the blackened salmon immediately over the cilantro-lime rice, topped generously with mango salsa.

Notes

Adjust the amount of blackened seasoning to your preferred spice level. A cast iron skillet works wonderfully for blackening.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 550
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg