This salmon and salsa recipe can be as spicy or mild as you'd like. The citrus salsa gives a refreshing flavor to whatever blackening seasoning you choose to put on the salmon.
Blackened Salmon Ingredients:
- 4 - 8/ounce fillets of skinned, salmon or steelhead
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion or onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 1-2 crushed juniper berries (optional)
Strawberry Citrus Salsa Ingredients:
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
How to Prepare the Blackened Salmon
Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. In a pie pan or shallow dish sprinkle dry mixture over the bottom. Heat a cast iron skillet or regular frying pan on medium-high heat. Make sure the pan is completely dry. When the pan is hot, dip fish fillets into mixture covering both sides. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side and serve.
How to Prepare the Strawberry Citrus Salsa
In a medium bowl mix lemon or lime juice with honey. Add all other ingredients, gently toss until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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