Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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This is my method for getting a nice, spicy crust on blackened salmon while the inside stays juicy and tender. Avocado salsa compliments the blackened seasoning and helps calm the heat. I like to serve it over rice. This recipe is easily doubled.

Salmon filet with blackened seasoning on bed of yellow rice with avocado salsa on white plate, yellow napkin in background
Prep Time:
7 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons diced jalapeno, seeds removed

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 (8-ounce) skin-on salmon filets

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons blackened seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. Place salmon, skin side down, on a clean work surface. Divide blackened seasoning between the two filets and rub on all sides of the filets.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place filets, skin side up, in the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn filets over so that the skin is now down in the hot oil. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more. Serve with avocado salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

875 Calories
64g Fat
24g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 875
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64g 83%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 2053mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 15g 52%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 55g 110%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 1966mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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