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Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa
Flavorful, easy, and healthy blackened salmon with fresh mango salsa that takes under 15 minutes to make! These salmon fillets are coated in a blend of spices, are flakey, and pan seared or air fried to crispy perfection.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4 6 oz salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - 2 tablespoon olive oil
Mango Salsa:
- 2 ripe mangos peeled and diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro thick stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 Jalapeño optional, seeded and minced
- 1 large lime juiced (about 3 tablespoon lime juice)
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gently pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Then place them on a large plate, flesh-side up, and use your fingers to pat the seasoning mixture on each piece of salmon.
- PAN-SEAR: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, place salmon, flesh-side down into the pan. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until crisp, and then flip salmon with a spatula and cook for another 5 - 6 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and salmon is desired doneness.
- AIR FRY: Preheat air frier to 380°F, place seasoned salmon fillets skin side down, and air fry for 8 - 10 minutes or until it reaches desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, mix all the mango salsa ingredients together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Top salmon with fresh mango salsa and serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables and on a bed of rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- TO STORE: in airtight container in fridge for 3 - 4 days. Store the mango salsa in a separate container to maximize freshness.
- TO REHEAT: for best results, reheat salmon fillets in pan on the stovetop or air fry at 350°F for 3 - 4 minutes. Can microwave salmon and top the mango salsa afterward.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
1060mg
(30%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2045IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1060mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2045IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.