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Blackened Salmon with Orange Salsa

September 3, 2020 by Keri 10 Comments

Salmon filets are dredged in a flavorful spice mixture, cooked to perfection and served with a bright and zesty orange salad. Blackened salmon makes the perfect weeknight meal served over sautéed greens and rice!

Blackened salmon might just be my favorite way to eat salmon. Remember those blackened salmon tacos I shared a while back? Well this is a riff on those, but instead of mango salsa we are doing a bright and zesty orange salsa.

Funny thing is I shared those tacos in January (winter)…. with mango salsa. And now (summer) I’m sharing blackened salmon with orange salsa. Sounds a little backwards since orange would definitely be more appropriate for winter and the mango more appropriate for summer. But, I had an orange in my fridge and thought it would make a good topping for blackened salmon.

I was right. Real life around here, people!

The best part about this recipe is how quick and simple it is. It only takes a tiny bit of chopping for the orange salsa. Then, just mix up a few spices, dredge the salmon, and cook it up. I like to serve this over sautéed greens (kale is my fav) and rice. The salsa is quite saucy so the rice is perfect for soaking all of that juice up. Any grain would work well here – brown rice, farro, etc. It would also be great over quinoa.

The blackening spice really isn’t packed with heat (unless you want it to be!) so if you’re not into spicy, don’t worry. The spice mixture coats the salmon and makes a crust when you cook it. You end up with really juicy salmon that pairs just perfectly with that orange salsa.

If you’re looking for a healthy weeknight meal, look no further than this tasty blackened salmon!

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Blackened Salmon with Orange Salsa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 

Salmon filets are dredged in a flavorful spice mixture, cooked to perfection and served with a bright and zesty orange salad. Blackened salmon makes the perfect weeknight meal served over sautéed greens and rice!

Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Orange Salsa:
  • 3 Naval Oranges peeled, cut from the pith, and then diced (after you get the segments out, squeeze the juice from what you have left into the bowl before discarding)
  • ¼ Cup Finely Diced Red Onion
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded and very finely diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt & Pepper
For the Blackened Salmon:
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 2 6 oz. Salmon Filets, sliced into 2 filets lengthwise
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil divided
  • For Serving:
  • Sauteed Greens like spinach or kale, or any veggie you like!
  • Cooked Rice White or Brown, Quinoa, or Cauliflower Rice
  • Lime Wedges
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl combine the diced oranges, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine the spices. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on the salmon filets, being sure to coat all sides.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until. Add the salmon filets and cook 3-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is just cooked through and flaky. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
  4. Serve the salmon over the vegetable and grain of your choice and top with the salsa. A few squeezes of lime juice are always welcome, too. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Cook time includes time for making sides.

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Lovely comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I’m a firm believer that animals are like children, they are our fur children. Sounds like your kitteh is a handful, but super loving! Swoon! Love these bowls, Keri! Blackened salmon, kale and blood oranges?! OMG, Give me a vat of this ASAP! So much deliciousness going on! Cheers, doll!
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    • identiconKeri says

      March 3, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      They totally are! Thanks for the salmon bowl love, Cheyanne!

      Reply
  2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    March 4, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Aw, I bet Basil is glad you’re home! Sounds like she loves her mama! These salmon kale bowls sound delicious! I love that you added blood orange.
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    • identiconKeri says

      March 6, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks Natalie!

      Reply
  3. Sidnee says

    October 11, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    Salmon and Kale bowl looks absolutely delish! I’m currently experiencing “personal summers”, I’ve heard foods with high alkaline levels are helpful; I believe kale is high in alkaline. I will let you know what I think.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. PK says

    January 29, 2022 at 7:48 am

    Looking amazing!! Fish are always my favorite. Definitely, I will try it.
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  5. Carla Corelli says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:40 am

    I tried it and it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe Keri xxx
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  6. Dazyjons says

    August 3, 2022 at 11:50 am

    I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.

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  7. Eddy says

    August 5, 2022 at 7:57 am

    I am sharing this after trying it. We loved your blackened salmon with orange salsa except that it got a little more blackened 😂. Will make sure I follow instruction clearly next time. Planning to try it again next week.
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  8. riponali says

    October 25, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I came to realize that my refections were boring and that I had been eating the same many dishes over and over again for times. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating, and trying delicious new fashions in my closet- sized kitchen.

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I'm Keri: the passionate foodie behind the blog. I created Fashionable Foods to share fresh, homemade food with a creative twist. I live in Delaware with my husband Kyle, our son Nolan, and cat Basil. Favorite things include beach days, wine, and popcorn.
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