This delicious and simple recipe is packed with flavor. The mango salsa adds a touch of sweetness to the blackened salmon. The perfect blend of sweet and savory with a touch of spice.

Ingredients

Mango Salsa

• 1 cup chopped mango
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• Juice of half of a lemon
• Juice of half of a lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Blackened Salmon

• 3 or 4 filets of salmon (skin removed)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Juice of half a lemon
• Juice of half a lime

Preparing the Mango Salsa

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.

Preparing the Salmon

1. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices.
2. Rub generously onto each salmon fillet.
3. In a cast iron skillet, over medium heat melt butter.
4. When the butter begins to sizzle add the fillets.
5. Cook for 4 minutes on one side.
6. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, making sure to baste continuously.
7. Once cooked, squeeze lemon and lime juice over the fillets.
8. Top with mango salsa and enjoy!