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Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa bowl with blackened salmon, white rice, avocado slices, lime, and fresh mango salsa with cilantro and red onion.

Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa is a bold, sweet-and-spicy 30-minute dinner featuring blackened salmon, juicy mango salsa, and fluffy rice. It’s fresh, vibrant, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something impressive but easy.


Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 2 (4–6 ounce) salmon filets
  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons spice blend (from above)

Mango Salsa

  • 2 ripe yellow mangoes, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lime juice

For Serving

  • 1 cup cooked white or jasmine rice
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup chipotle aioli (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, ginger, cayenne, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons of the spice blend.
  3. Place salmon in a shallow dish and pour marinade over the top. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While the salmon marinates, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir and set aside.
  5. Remove salmon from marinade. Sprinkle remaining spice blend evenly over the salmon and gently press into the surface.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin side up and cook 4–6 minutes. Flip and cook another 4–6 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve salmon over rice. Top generously with mango salsa, avocado slices, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Add chipotle aioli if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, flip the salmon one more time at the end to blacken the top.
  • If using frozen salmon, thaw completely and pat dry before marinating.
  • Pineapple can be substituted for mango in the salsa.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg