Tender, smoky-sweet BBQ salmon paired with a vibrant mango avocado salsa over fluffy rice a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1-2 lbs fresh salmon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Mango Avocado Salsa
- 2 mangoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- ½ jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice + 1 tsp zest
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice
Execution
Serve: Layer rice, salmon, and salsa in bowls; garnish with lime.
Prepare Salsa: Mix all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning.
Cook Rice: Prepare rice as per package instructions.
Prepare Oven: Preheat to 475°F (or broil at 500°F for extra crispiness).
Season Salmon: Combine spices with olive oil into a paste; rub on salmon.
Bake: Place salmon skin-side down on foil-lined sheet; bake for 6-12 minutes.
Additional tips
- Watch carefully if broiling; sugar can burn.
- Fresh or thawed frozen mango works for salsa.
