Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Covered in Cajun spices and paired with a rich and creamy avocado salsa, this blackened salmon recipe is the perfect combination of flavours, while being quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
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Yield: 4 fillets 1x -
Category: Mains -
Method: Stovetop & Baked
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Method:Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
- Olive oil, to drizzle
Cajun Spice Rub:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Salsa:
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 small red onion, diced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the spices; paprika, chilli powder, garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Transfer the spice mixture to a plate, or a cutting board.
- Drizzle each salmon fillet with a very small amount of olive oil (about 1/4 tsp.) and rub it over each fillet with your hand.
- Transfer each salmon fillets to the plate and coat with the spice mixture one at a time, flesh side only.
- In a cast iron skillet at a medium-high heat, heat the cooking oil. Add salmon fillets skin side down and sear for 3 minutes until blackened. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salsa. Add cubed cucumber, avocado, add red onion to a bowl and toss well to combine. Squeeze in lime juice and season with sea salt to taste, set aside.
- Serve salmon with fresh avocado salsa and rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 392 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 24 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
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