Chili Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa
This tender flaky Chili Lime Salmon is coated in a delicious combination of spices and fresh lime juice for a mouthful of flavor! Pair it with fresh mango salsa and brown rice for the perfect healthy dinner!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz salmon fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups peach mango salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and set aside until ready to use.
- Brush the tops of the salmon with olive oil and squeeze the lime juice over top of the fillets, brushing to evenly coat. Liberally season the salmon fillets with your seasoning mix so that the flesh side of the fillets are nicely coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle olive oil (or butter) in the pan. Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook 4 to 5 minutes, without moving them, until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes until the salmon is cooked through. You'll know the salmon is cooked when it's flaky and opaque through the center.
- Serve with white or brown rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa and top with my fresh mango salsa. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1salmon fillet + 1/2 cup mango salsa | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.2g | Protein: 18.2g | Fat: 14.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Sodium: 367.9mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 12.1g