Description
This Baked Blackened Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring perfectly seasoned salmon with a sweet and tangy salsa topping.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the blackened seasoning.
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and then coat them evenly with the blackened seasoning mixture.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the mango avocado salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Gently toss to combine.
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and top each fillet with the fresh mango avocado salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- For a more intense flavor, you can sear the salmon in a hot pan before baking it.
- Leftover salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- This dish pairs well with a side of quinoa or a light green salad.