Whole30 Blackened Salmon with peach salsa

I wasn’t always a fan of salmon. I finally figured out, I just didn’t like how it was prepared. I like it with a sweet glaze, like my Simple Honey Sriracha Salmon, or seasoned and topped with a spicy sweet salsa like this recipe.  And as a bonus, (especially in January), it’s Whole30 Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa.

This dish is such a great mix of flavors. The blacked seasoning is spicy and smoky, the salsa is sweet and a little tart, depending on the ripeness of your peaches. If you don’t have a peach available, you could also use a pineapple, or diced mango.

Don’t be scared of a little heat– the lime crema is refreshing when drizzled over the top. Feel free to serve this with a side of vegetables or on a tortilla as a delicious taco!   

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Whole30 Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa

Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Total 20 mins

Author Marissa Allen

Yield 4 pieces

A quick and delicious entree featuring blackened salmon, and a sweet peach salsa, and a drizzle of refreshing lime crema.  Plus, it's Whole30 compliant!

Ingredients

• 3 pieces of salmon
• avocado oil

Blackened Seasoning

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano

Peach Salsa

• 1 Yellow Peach, diced 
• 1/2 a red onion, diced
• handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
• salt + pepper, to taste
• juice of 1/2 a lime

Lime Crema

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 C sour cream
• 2 tbsp milk
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Blackened Seasoning: In a small bowl, combined all the ingredients listed under ‘Blackened Seasoning’. Liberally season the fleshy side of the salmon. If you decide to use a store- bought blackened
2. Lime Crema: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, milk, and salt.
3. Heat a skillet on medium. When warm, add avocado oil and cook salmon for 3-4 minutes each side. The cooking time really depends on the thickness of your salmon. Be gentle! If the fish seems stuck to the pan, give it a little more time. When salmon is cooked throughout, remove from pan and set aside.
4. Serve salmon hot with peach salsa piled on top, drizzled with lime crema.

Notes

*This recipe does yield extras; save the rest in an air tight container for later.