Blackened Salmon
citrus, jicama and avocado salad

Name: Blackened Salmon
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Salmon; 2 tsp Paprika (any variety); 3/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 1 Tbsp Butter; 1/2 Limes, juice of; 1/2 clove Shallots, diced; 1 1/2 Tbsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 1 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 1 tsp Honey; 4 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1/2 root Jicama (sub green apple), matchsticks; 2 Citrus fruit (grapefruit and oranges), segments; 2 Avocados, sliced; 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepita); 5 oz Butter lettuce (sub Boston leaf or Romaine)

Active: 35 min Total: 35 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

For a "blackened" look and flavor, we coat salmon in a quick spice rub and sear it at high heat. The salad it's served with is full of contrasting textures from crisp jicama and creamy avocados.

Ingredients

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Servings:

Blackened Salmon:

Salmon - 1 lb
Paprika (any variety) - 2 tsp
Black pepper - 3/4 tsp
Thyme, dried - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
Butter - 1 Tbsp
Limes - 1/2 , juice of

Citrus, Jicama and Avocado Salad:

Shallots - 1/2 clove , diced
Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon - 1 tsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Oil, cooking - 4 Tbsp
Jicama (sub green apple) - 1/2 root , matchsticks
Citrus fruit (grapefruit and oranges) - 2 , segments
Avocados - 2 , sliced
Pumpkin seeds (pepita) - 1/4 cup
Butter lettuce (sub Boston leaf or Romaine) - 5 oz

Prep

Salmon - Rinse and dry fish. Combine paprika, black pepper, thyme, salt and garlic powder and rub over salmon (if your salmon is skin-on, just rub spices on the non-skin side).
Make dressing - Dice shallots. Combine with vinegar, mustard and honey. Add oil while whisking. Season with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Jicama - Peel and julienne into matchsticks. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Citrus fruit / Avocados - Prep as directed.

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Make

Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add butter. Once butter melts, sear salmon until it flakes easily and is blackened on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lime juice over top.
Toss together jicama, citrus fruit, avocados, pepitas and greens. Drizzle with dressing.
Serve salmon with salad on the side. Enjoy!

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