Description
A vibrant seafood bowl featuring spice-rubbed seared salmon served over a refreshing bed of lime-infused rice and diced tropical mangoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the basmati rice and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and press the spice rub firmly into the flesh.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and fish is cooked through.
- Toss cooled rice with diced mango, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Plate the mango rice and top with the hot blackened salmon fillets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion