Pan Seared Salmon with Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 Tbl K-Paul’s Salmon Rub

2 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil

6 (6-oz) portion of salmon fillets

Mango and Pineapple Salsa (recipe follows)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Season the salmon with the rub. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Cook the salmon, without moving, skin side up, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets and put on a sheet pan and place in oven for 5 minutes. Serve with mango-pineapple salsa on top of salmon fillet.

 Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup)

1 cup small-diced fresh pineapple

1 jalapeno, finely diced (about 2 tablespoons)

1/4 cup small diced red onion

1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves

1 Tbl minced fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 juicy lime)

1-2 Tbl Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tbl olive oil

1-2 avocados, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together mango, pineapple, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, mint, pineapple balsamic vinegar , lime juice and oil. Stir until well combined.

Add avocado and stir gently to combine, making sure to coat avocado with lime juice to prevent it from browning. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve over pan seared salmon.

You can also serve with chips, grilled fish or chicken.