Name: Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, skin on; 2 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil; Olive oil, to drizzle; 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; 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

Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Author: Stephanie Kay

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.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 fillets 1x
Category: Mains
Method: Stovetop & Baked

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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

Keywords: cajun, rub, grilled, cast iron skillet, easy, healthy

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