Blackened Salmon with Pineapple Mango Salsa
INGREDIENTS
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4 6oz portion salmon filets, I use sockeye
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp Londonderry spice blend
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½ pineapple, peeled and core removed, diced
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1 mango, peeled and diced
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½ red onion, peeled and diced
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1 jalapeno, minced
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, juiced
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Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Place salmon filets on cutting board, skin side down. Rub the olive oil over the top to coat.
- Take your Londonderry spice blend and generously sprinkle all over the salmon, use your fingers to press the seasoning into the fillets.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is hot before adding your salmon.
- Carefully add all filets to the pan flesh side down. Use your spatula to press down on them.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until blackened, then flip the salmon and cook for another 5-6 minutes, until they are cooked all the way through. If you have a thermometer, make sure you are at 120°F.
- Transfer the salmon to a platter to rest while you make your salsa.
- In a medium bowl, add your pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix to combine.
- Add your salt and pepper to taste.
- To enhance your salsa, let it sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Serve with your blackened salmon.