1–2 lbs. fresh salmon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more for a larger filet)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mango Avocado Salsa:
2 mangoes, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1/4 cup minced red onion
minced jalapeño (optional, to taste)
a drizzle of honey
a squeeze of lime juice + a little lime zest
salt to taste
Mango salsa: Toss all ingredients in a bowl to combine. Taste, adjust, try not to eat the whole bowl.
Get the oven ready: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Alternatively, you can set it to 500 degrees on the broil setting for medium rare with a yummy crispy top – the risk here is that you have to watch closely so it doesn’t burn the sugar. If taking this route, make sure one of the oven racks is close-ish to the top, about 6 inches or so.
Salmon: Mix the spices and the olive oil to make a paste. Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Rub the paste liberally over the top part of the salmon. Bake for 6-12 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon and your desired doneness.
It’s good with rice.
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