Lime Chili Salmon with Mango Salsa

This tender flaky Chili Lime Salmon is coated in a satisfying combination of spices and fresh lime juice for a mouthful of flavor! Pair it with fresh mango salsa and brown rice for the reliable lighter dinner!

A cook just keep quick and straightforward salmon recipes and this chili lime salmon really packs in the flavor with a mixture of spices, zesty lime juice all topped with the fresh mango salsa to bring this whole meal together! Salmon is packed with vitamins and minerals as well as being a great source of protein so it makes the reliable lighter lunch or dinner. A cook chose to pan-sear the salmon fo

Leftovers can be stored in a sealed, airtight container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. You can easily reheat this salmon in the oven wrapped in foil at 325 degrees F for about 5 minutes or just warm it up in the microwave. A cook also keep adding this leftover salmon to a salad for a protein-packed lunch!

What goes in

• 4 6 ounces salmon fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups peach mango salsa, for serving

How it comes together

1. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and hold nearby until ready to use.
2. Brush the tops of the salmon with olive oil and squeeze the lime juice over top of the fillets, brushing to evenly coat. Liberally season the salmon fillets with your seasoning mix so that the flesh side of the fillets are nicely coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over a lively burner and drizzle olive oil (or butter) in the pan. Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook 4 to 5 minutes, without moving them, until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes until the salmon is cooked through. You will know the salmon is cooked when it is flaky and opaque through the center.
4. Serve with white or brown rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa and top with the fresh mango salsa. Enjoy!