Description
This Baked Blackened Salmon is full of bold spices and topped with a fresh, sweet and creamy mango avocado salsa. It’s a healthy, easy weeknight dinner that’s bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
For the Mango Avocado Salsa:
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1 ripe mango, diced
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Mix the blackened seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
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Prepare the salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry. Rub olive oil over each fillet, then coat evenly with the spice mix.
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Bake the salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Make the salsa: While the salmon bakes, gently toss together mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Serve: Spoon the mango avocado salsa over each salmon fillet and serve immediately.
Notes
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If you prefer less heat, reduce or skip the cayenne pepper.
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You can make the salsa up to 1 hour ahead, but add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
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Serve with rice, quinoa, or a green salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg