Blackened Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1 3/4 lb Salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp Blackening or Cajun seasoning
• 2 each Mango, diced
• 2 each Avocado, diced
• 1/4 each Red onion
• 2 each Limes
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 each Jalapeño
• 1 1/2 cups White rice
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice according to package directions.
2. In a bowl, gently combine the diced mango, avocado, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Pat the salmon fillets dry and coat both sides evenly with the blackening seasoning, pressing gently so it adheres.
4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon skin-side up and cook 4-5 minutes, until a dark crust forms, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
5. Serve the salmon over rice, topped generously with the mango-avocado salsa.
6. Cut the remaining lime into wedges and serve on the side.