Blackened Salmon With Pineapple Salsa

Fish with rice and veggies

Found an easy to follow grilled fish recipe from Flavor the Moments!

INGREDIENTS

Blackened Seasoning:
1½ tablespoons paprika
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salmon:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1½lb. salmon fillets, skin removed
½-1 teaspoon blackened seasoning per salmon fillet

Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small chunks
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped small
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the seasoning:

- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.

Prepare the salmon:

- Place ½-1 teaspoon of the blackened seasoning on both sides of the fish, depending on how spicy you'd like it. Let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the rice and salsa.
- Heat the canola oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Place the salmon fillets presentation side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a nice crust is formed and it releases easily from the pan. Gently flip and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes, or until the fat begins to render. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Prepare the salsa:

- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes in order for the flavors to marry. Serve as a dip, topping, or condiment.
- Serve the salmon over the rice and spoon the pineapple salsa over the salmon. Serve and enjoy!

NOTES

To make this a 30 minute meal, get the rice cooking first, then make the salsa and let stand so the flavors can meld. The salmon can be seasoned next then cooked last so it can be served piping hot!

Quick cooking brown rice is the only way to get brown rice done in 30 minutes. If you go white rice, adjust the amount of liquid as stated on the package instructions.

Buying freshly cut pineapple is a huge timesaver, or cut a fresh pineapple ahead of time and store in the fridge until you're ready to use it.

Recipe by Flavor the Moments