Spring 2023

Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa and Avocado

Looking for a healthy and flavorful dinner idea? Wow your friends and family at the next BBQ or get-together with this delicious, blackened salmon capped by a light and fresh avocado and mango salsa.

Simple yet flavorful, this blackened salmon with fresh avocado and mango salsa, and a mix of paprika, cayenne, ginger and garlic, makes for a perfect meal to enjoy sitting outside on a warm summer evening.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons: light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon: paprika (not smoked)
• 1 teaspoon: garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon: onion powder
• 1 teaspoon: dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon: dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon: ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon: sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon: pepper cayenne
• 1 ½ pounds: skin-on salmon filet
• 1 tablespoon: extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups: mango salsa
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
3. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, ginger, salt and cayenne. Stir to mix well.
4. Place the salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over the top. Sprinkle the seasoning all over the fish, rubbing it in with your hand to coat completely.
5. Bake until the salmon easily flakes with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the filet.
6. Serve the salmon topped with mango salsa and sliced avocado.

Serves 6.

For greater nutritional value, we also recommend mixing in or serving with a side kale salad or cilantro-lime rice.

Enjoy!