Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Blackened Salmon Bowl with Mango Salsa & Chipotle Crema. This dish marries the smoky richness of perfectly blackened salmon with the refreshing sweetness of juicy mango salsa and a zesty chipotle crema, creating a culinary experience that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, corn, other vegetables
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and salt in a small bowl. Rub evenly over the salmon.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly blackened and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- For the chipotle crema, whisk together Greek yogurt, adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, and salt.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa or rice as a base topped with black beans, sliced avocado, blackened salmon, mango salsa, and chipotle crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level. Chill the mango salsa before serving for enhanced flavors. Substitute salmon with grilled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.